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I was just diagnosed with splenic infarction. the hospital couldn`t give me much info. what do i need to do and how long does the pain last?dangerous?
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Doctor: I assume this was diagnosed as a result of CT scan of the abdomen after ER visit. You need prescription medicine for pain relief but you are already on Lortab .You have Factor V Leiden which is a cause of splenic infarction. Be sure a doctor is following you.Good luck.
Answered 2/5/2015
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