Question 1

can a spleen grow back from a  rupture spleen spleenectomy?

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Not  exactly: The spleen will not regenerate following its removal. However, if the spleen is shattered, sometimes a small piece may remain in the abdominal cavity and develop a new blood supply. Also, some people are born with accessory spleens that can become more functional after splenectomy.

Question 2

are ruptured spleens extraordinarily painful?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Any internal bleeding within the abdominal cavity tends to irritate the lining of the cavity, simulating peritonitis, and causing significant pain.  On rare occasion, a "contained rupture" of the spleen may occur which is not painful, only to "open up" days top weeks later.

Question 3

how is a ruptured spleen treated?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: The spleen is a very vascular organ and, though well protected by the rib cage, is susceptible to blunt trauma.  Minor injuries may usually be managed by "watchful waiting", but rupture can lead to life-threatening bleeding. In the past, this meant splenectomy. Nowadays, we can often stop the bleeding nonsurgically by internally closing off the bleeding vessels via interventional radiology.

Question 4

what can cause a ruptured spleen?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: An accident such as a serious fall, car accident, knife or gun shot injury, or being struck very hard in the abdomen can cause ruptured spleen. Rare situations of minor injury in a person with an already enlarged or diseased spleen could result in splenic damage too.

Question 5

how dangerous  is a ruptured spleen?

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Potentially...Very: The spleen is a very vascular organ and, though well protected by the rib cage, is susceptible to blunt trauma.  Minor injuries may usually be managed by "watchful waiting", but rupture can lead to life-threatening bleeding. In the past, this meant splenectomy. Nowadays, we can often stop the bleeding nonsurgically by internally closing off the bleeding vessels via interventional radiology.

Question 6

can a ruptured spleen hurt my health?

Accepted Answer

Sure: A ruptured spleen can be fatal depending on the extent of the injury. Imho that is the worst thing it can do to you. However even removing the spleen (and saving your life) can lead to overwhelming infections. Most of us try nonoperative therapy first followed by surgery if this fails. Most of the time a repair can be done, but sometimes it must be removed.

Question 7

what do they do for a ruptured spleen?

Accepted Answer

Splenectomy: The spleen is removed as it will have a tendency to blew profusely. The spleen is a highly vascular organ, and when it is damaged it tends to cause massive bleeding that is in need to be stopped asap.

Question 8

how painful is a ruptured spleen feel?

Accepted Answer

Painful: The spleen lies just under the diaphragm on the left side so when it ruptures the blood gets under the diaphragm causing significant pain with each  breath and sometimes into the left shoulder blade area additionaly blood will run down left side causing pain along left side even into pelvis. It is usually very painful.

Question 9

what are the tests for ruptured spleen?

Accepted Answer

CT and ultrasound: A ruptured spleen can be diagnosed by a ct scan or ultrasound.

Question 10

how long it takes to heal a ruptured spleen?

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Perhaps 6-12 months: Most ruptured spleens are due to trauma, in which case most of the time they are surgically removed.   You can live without a spleen, though it does have some impact of immune function. Iron storage (also done in bone marrow and liver), and old red blood cell destruction (life of an RBC is 100 days).  Must avoid any contact sports or further trauma to that area (left upper quadrant of abdomen).

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