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What exercises can i do with a mildly englarged spleen?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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Exercise: Any moderate exercise would be fine with an enlarged spleen. Avoid contact sports and anything that could produce uninteneded trauma to the abdomen.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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Nothing impactful.: Most exercise regimens would be fine with an enlarged spleen (why is it enlarged?). However, I wouldn't do anything with a lot of bodily impact, such as boxing or kickboxing or martial arts.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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