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How To Treat Inflammation In Spleen And Gallbladder Leading To Weight Loss And Fatigue?
My daughter is 19 years old. She s been feeling very tired and has lost 10 lbs in the last month, has no appetite. She s had an ultrasound and the technician said her spleen and gallbladder is inflamed. It is only Friday and her follow up is on Thursday, should I be going to the emergency room or wait for her Dictirs appointment in Thursday?
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hi,
I guess it is spleen enlargement, and not inflammation. Gallbladder inflammation can result from conditions like viral fever, enteric fever or cholecystitis, but if she do not have features like fever, pain in right upper abdomen or jaundice, this may not be significant.
But presence of spleen enlargement in presence of tiredness and weight loss needs further evaluation to find out the cause. This may suggest conditions like mononucleosis, chronic infections, inflammatory disorders or very rarely, a neoplastic condition.
If she do not have fever or other associated symptoms, you can weight for the appointment. You may be asked for a blood routine examination, ESR and a peripheral smear depending on clinical status.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
I guess it is spleen enlargement, and not inflammation. Gallbladder inflammation can result from conditions like viral fever, enteric fever or cholecystitis, but if she do not have features like fever, pain in right upper abdomen or jaundice, this may not be significant.
But presence of spleen enlargement in presence of tiredness and weight loss needs further evaluation to find out the cause. This may suggest conditions like mononucleosis, chronic infections, inflammatory disorders or very rarely, a neoplastic condition.
If she do not have fever or other associated symptoms, you can weight for the appointment. You may be asked for a blood routine examination, ESR and a peripheral smear depending on clinical status.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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