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I have an enlarged spleen and doctor told me i have low iron level without anemia and suggest me to eat iron rich foods. i feel pain in left side body while sleeping on left side so please suggest on how to sleep & recover with enlarged spleen?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is imperative to ascertain why you have an enlarged spleen. It could be due to a chronic infection, blood or liver disorder. It would be prudent to consult a hematologist for assessment. Taking iron is okay, but will not address the spleen.
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