A 45-year-old female asked:
what causes a swollen spleen, and will it ever return to its normal size?
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Splenomegally: Enlarged spleen can be associated with various conditions: various anemias, connective tissue disease, infections, lymphoma, mononucleosis.
Answered on Apr 12, 2020
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Dr. Andrea Gonzalez Gamez answered
Specializes in General Practice
Many causes: It may have many causes such as infections, inflammatory diseases ,trauma, a cyst, a large abscess, or Infiltrative diseases. It's important to seek treatment for the cause of your enlarged spleen. Left untreated, an enlarged spleen may lead to serious complications. Visit a gastroenterologist as soon as possible!
Answered on Jul 15, 2019
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Dr. Wesley Marquart answered
18 years experience General Surgery
No treatment: There is no specific treatment. Surgery is indicated if you develop spontaneous splenic rupture. Avoid dangerous activities that can place you at risk ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered
13 years experience Pain Management
No: Enlarged spleen doesn't usually hurt. See your doctor for physical examination.
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegab answered
40 years experience Allergy and Immunology
How big?: fatty liver is bit swollen, spleen can become bigger with some infections as mono. There are several benign conditions or normal variations for enlarg ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tanya Russo answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Infections: Many infections, both viral and bacterial, can cause throat pain and spleen enlargement. EBV virus (Mononucleosis) is a viral infection that can cause ... Read More
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