What Causes Erectile Dysfunction When Diagnosed With An Enlarged Spleen?

Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017

Question: I have an enlarged spleen, diagnosed in the ER. I have no pain or other symptoms. Blood tests indicate platelets of 95,000 and I have elevated blood pressure of 144/72 and this is normal for me. The doctor who examined me could feel no enlarged lymph nodes, but a CT scan of the abdomen area indicates slight abnormalities. My question: Could this enlarged spleen be caused by something other than Lymphoma?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Splenomegaly

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

Some other causes are

1-Infections

a-Viral infections, such as mononucleosis
b-Parasitic infections, such as toxoplasmosis
c-Bacterial infections, such as endocarditis

2-Inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
3-Trauma, such as an injury during contact sports

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