Question 1

28m, normal blood work 3 months ago but enlarged spleen found on ct scan and swollen lymph nodes. scheduled a follow up ct in 4 months. how concerned should i be? i did have mono roughly 13 years ago?

Accepted Answer

: What was the reason for CT scan and where are the swollen lymph nodes? I do not think the CT findings are due to childhood history of mononucleosis but because your blood test results were normal so it is reasonable to wait for a follow-up scan in 3-4 months. However, if any accessible lymph node gets bigger in the mean time, node resection or biopsy should be done.

Question 2

had mono a year ago and still have enlarged spleen. it measures 11.5x12.3x5.1 cm. is this anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Large spleen: Yes. Mono does not cause enlarged spleen for this long.  Is it big enough to feel?

Question 3

is it possible for your spleen to enlarge as mono is heading out of your system? it wasn't enlarged before but i'm worried. is that not how it works?!

Accepted Answer

Peaks early: With this disorder, you usually see this side effect by the end of the first week of symptoms (which is when they come in for diagnosis) with a gradual decline over the course of the illness. By three weeks in I am seldom ever able to feel an enlarged spleen, even on kids who had it earlier.

Question 4

my son was diagnosed with mono today last week he lifted a heavy nightstand i am scared that maybe he caused a spleen issue without us knowing. dr felt spleen today said it didnt feel enlarged could it just be festering?

Accepted Answer

: Spleen rupture is a rare complication of mono if one has splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) and engages in a full contact sports or suffers other abdominal trauma. Splenomegaly does not happent in all mono infections but maybe half of them.

Question 5

if you have an enlarged spleen from mono, can you feel it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how big it is... If it is big enough for you to feel... You need to see a doctor and avoid any activities that may put you at risk for rupture of the spleen.

Question 6

if i have an enlarged spleen from mono, should i wear a seatbelt?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please!: The spleen is one of the most common organs injured following car crashes.  It is common for the spleen to enlarge with mono;  this makes you more susceptible to splenic injury.  Wearing a seat belt will decrease your risk of trauma to the spleen.

Question 7

i have mono and my spleen is enlarged. can it get larger overtime?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The splenic enlargement due to mono should subside in a matter of weeks.  In the meantime avoid activities that may risk trauma to the abdomen in general and spleen in particular.  If the enlargement has not subsided in three months, consult your doctor.

Question 8

recovery stage of mono. my blood looks good & my spleen doesn't seem to be enlarged. when can i start lifting? can it become enlarged in acute stage?

Accepted Answer

Wait: The spleen is usually enlarged with infectious mononucleosis (barr epstein virus infection).
The spleen can rupture if there is trauma to the spleen when it is enlarged.  Lifting of course depends on the weight of what you lift.  Give your body time to heal and the spleen to return normal size and this may take 3 months.

Question 9

what causes an enlarged spleen? do not have mono.

Accepted Answer

SPLENOMEGALY: CAUSES: Many:  though not that common. Typhoid, septicemia, abscess/cyst in spleen, some viral infection, malaria, toxoplasma infection; hemolytic anemias- e.g. Thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, hereditary spherocytosis; lymphoma, leukemia; some metabolic diseases; liver cirrhosis with portal vein hypertension; sarcoidosis; rheumatoid arthritis.
Sound scary, if feeling too sick, check with your doctor.

Question 10

if i have mono and my spleen is enlarged will it burst if i have sex?

Accepted Answer

No: However, you can use positions that would not put direct pressure on your abdominal.

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28m, normal blood work 3 months ago but enlarged spleen found on ct scan and swollen lymph nodes. scheduled a follow up ct in 4 months. how concerned should i be? i did have mono roughly 13 years ago?

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Had mono a year ago and still have enlarged spleen. it measures 11.5x12.3x5.1 cm. is this anything to worry about?

A member asked:

Is it possible for your spleen to enlarge as mono is heading out of your system? it wasn't enlarged before but i'm worried. is that not how it works?!

A member asked:

My son was diagnosed with mono today last week he lifted a heavy nightstand i am scared that maybe he caused a spleen issue without us knowing. dr felt spleen today said it didnt feel enlarged could it just be festering?

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If you have an enlarged spleen from mono, can you feel it?

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If i have an enlarged spleen from mono, should i wear a seatbelt?

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I have mono and my spleen is enlarged. can it get larger overtime?

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Recovery stage of mono. my blood looks good & my spleen doesn't seem to be enlarged. when can i start lifting? can it become enlarged in acute stage?

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What causes an enlarged spleen? do not have mono.

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If i have mono and my spleen is enlarged will it burst if i have sex?

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