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My spleen size is 17.6 with falling platelet count of 131 to 123 and hemoglobin of 12.2 to 11.8. what direction should my doctor look at first?
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Exclude Liver Diseas: I would recommend a through evaluation to exclude liver disease and cirrhosis. Cirrhosis causes portal hypertension which can lead to an enlarged spleen. If this evaluation is not conclusive consider seeing a Hematologist
Answered 1/23/2015
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