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A member asked:
If i get mono, how long will my spleen stay swollen?
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Duration of illness: The fact that one's spleen swells during the course of mononucleosis means that the spleen is functioning properly. It is a filter for bacteria and abnormal blood cells, and as such will swell in a state that gives rise to these conditions. The spleen size is often monitored by your doctor while you are ill and the recession of spleen size is an indication of improving health.
Answered 9/22/2016
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6-10 weeks: It stays swollen, and is in danger of having rupture or other issues for up to three months.
Answered 11/8/2012
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Can be enlarged for: months. Splenic enlargement can take a while to regress!
Answered 3/5/2018
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How would I know if my liver/spleen was swollen if I have mono?
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Does bed rest helps in swollen spleen to recover during Mono. Also Can one do short walks with swollen spleen?
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I have a bump under my left rib cage where spleen is. It's pretty large. The doctor thinks I have mono. Is it normal to see the swollen spleen?
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