Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How easy is it to get a ruptured spleen? is it dangerous?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Splenic Trauma: The spleen is a relatively fragile organ but it is tucked away & protected by the left lower rib cage in the abdominal cavity. It takes a pretty strong force to rupture a normal spleen, typically due the ribs breaking in that area (car crash, bad fall). The spleen is very well-vascularized--if the trauma is significant, life-threatening bleeding can occur, requiring emergency rx.
Answered 4/9/2017
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
People also searched for:
How hard does someone have to get hit to rupture their spleen?
Ok I had a spleenic infarction the dr told me basically it was a ruptured spleen and should get better and it still hurts after 8 months ?
Is it safe to get a massage w/an enlarged spleen & liver? I was given a gift certificate but am scared to use it. I heard you can rupture the organ?
Tips to be taken to improve immune system , as my spleen get rupture two years ago in a accident....Is there any vaccine should be taken coz am suffrng?
What's the best way to know if my spleen has ruptured and when do I go in?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
