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I am 18 and my doctor told me i have an enlarged spleen after several visits with countless symptomes. she is doing nothing about it what should i do?
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Enlarged spleen: Common causes are; infectious mononucleosis (im) , anemias or liver disease. If it is im, it is self-limiting, and treatment is rest & nsaids to reduce fever & pain. Discuss with your doc.
Answered 1/18/2013
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May be right: The spleen is the largest lymph node in your body & will enlarge for several potential reasons,.The most common would be mono, for which there is no treatment & the spleen swelling goes down within weeks/months. They advise no horse riding or contact sports while it is enlarged but there is no treatment. Other causes of enlargement would require more testing.
Answered 8/19/2017
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