Question 1

spleen removed 8days ago. running fever of 99.5. bad gas hard to go bathroom but have went?

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: You have several symptoms related most probably to your recent surgery. An examination by the operating surgeon should shed light to several post operative complication. Do not neglect the issue. Start with simply putting a call to him/her. Probably he will tell you to come for a check up. At least that what i would do.

Question 2

how heavy is the spleen?

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About 6 oz(~180 gms): That's the average weight in a healthy adult , weight can vary with different states, infection for instance, when the spleen enlarges to fight it, or disease states affecting the spleen itself, wish you wellness

Question 3

can a spleen regenerate?

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Yes: Spleen can regenerate by various mechanisms. Spleen once injured by trauma can implant itself in different parts of the abdomen, known as splenosis. Process similar to this can occur after the body recovers from serious infections. If the spleen is removed in it's entirety by surgery then the likely of regeneration is next to nothing.

Question 4

how to diagnos spleen problems?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide adequate background for your issue along with your question. What problem? Spleen too big/too small, born with no spleen, born with multiple spleens, removed, injured, etc. You are welcome to start over with all related information.

Question 5

what does spleen pain feel like?

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Uncommon: The spleen is located under the ribs on the left. But the things here is this: unless you have a reason to have a lot of inflammation in the area, pain actually form the spleen itself is pretty unusual. If you are not sure what's going on and you have new pain in your abdomen, call your doctor or go to the er.

Question 6

i have two spleens, is this a problem?

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Not usually: Accessory spleens are well documented in the medical literature; they are usually of no consequence.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of a lacerated spleen?

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Pain: Could range from no pain to life threatening bleeding and severe pain.

Question 8

can accessory organ have spleen?

Accepted Answer

Other way around: There can be "accessory" spleens.  This just means that when a person was developing, an extra spleen developed.  They are not dangerous and don't cause any problems.

Question 9

why might my spleen be calcified?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Spleen is an organ tucked under your left lower rib cage. It filters blood, removing broken cell products. Reasons for calcifications are mulitple, break out into 3 main categories; infection, trauma, and cancer. Most calcification problems are benign or can be treated medically. Occasionally the spleen should be removed at surgery. Your primary doc can advise you on tests, results and referrals.

Question 10

what is considered a large spleen?

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If it can be felt: In general, the doctor usually cannot feel the spleen in the left upper abdomen unless the patient is very thin.  If it can be felt in a normal size person, it is considered enlarged.  By ultrasound criteria, a measurement of over 12 cm is considered large, but even that isn't written in stone.

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