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Any connection between enlarged spleen and autoimmune disorders? recovered from meningitis, recent ultrasound shows spleen on high end of normal size

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Stop worrying: Spleen size is never a problem if you feel okay. Some folks have big ones. Some folks have tiny ones. Glad you are over the meningitis. Be glad for good health.

Answered 5/22/2018

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A member asked:

Any connection between enlarged spleen and autoimmune disorders? recovered from meningitis, recent ultrasound shows spleen on high end of normal size

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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