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My d. has complained of pain/enlarged spleen on a couple of flights. it does not happen every time. today she felt numbness first, then swollen. help?
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Hard to say: Inclear what the story is but further evaluation from a physician is warranted.
Answered 9/16/2012
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Need to examine: One issue to consider is if she has hemoglobin S trait, i.e., carrier state for sickle cell gene.
Answered 11/28/2019
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