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How can i avoid bursting my spleen?
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Avoid trauma: Severe trauma from a car accident can cause your spleen to rupture. If your spleen is enlarged then you should refrain from contact sports or the like.
Answered 3/12/2014
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Avoid contact: Most ruptured spleens come from trauma.
Answered 3/14/2013
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