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How Can An Enlarged Spleen And Pain Under The Rib Cage Causing Difficulty In Breathing Be Treated?

I have an extremely enlarged spleen and after nemerous tests, we have not determined the cause. The area is ex tremely painful and it pushes under my ribs and makes it difficult to breathe. The entire left side of my body is painful especially the lower left abdomen. What treatment is best. They are cencerned about removal of the spleen as my immune system is comprimised due to being anemic and bleeding ulcers ro
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Splenomegaly may be due to many causes like malaria, kalazar, lymphomas, infectious mononucleosis or storage disorders etc.
Moderate to severe splenomegaly may lead to fullness in the left rib margin and pain.
Decreased appetite and finally there are chances of spontaneous rupture. So, please consult your physician/surgeon they will examine and treat you accordingly.

I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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How Can An Enlarged Spleen And Pain Under The Rib Cage Causing Difficulty In Breathing Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Splenomegaly may be due to many causes like malaria, kalazar, lymphomas, infectious mononucleosis or storage disorders etc. Moderate to severe splenomegaly may lead to fullness in the left rib margin and pain. Decreased appetite and finally there are chances of spontaneous rupture. So, please consult your physician/surgeon they will examine and treat you accordingly. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu