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Is There Any Chance Of Rupture In Case Of An Enlarged Spleen?
HELLO MY NAME IS SUSANNE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A ENLARGED SPLEEN 16.5 SOMETIMES I AM GETTING A SHORTNESS OF BREATH ON MY LEFT SIDE WITH ALSO TUMMY PAIN FROM TIME TO TIME. I HAVE HAD ABOUT EVERY TEST KNOWN TO MAN WITH THINGS ALL BEING GOOD, BUT LOW RED BLOOD COUNT. IS THEIR ANY CHANCE THIS IS GOING TO BURST ON ME THAT IS THE THING I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE MOST
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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What is the reason for an enlarged spleen?
Since when are suffering from it? It is possible in infectious mononucleosis or tropical splenomegaly or in lymphomas non-traumatic splenic rupture.
Please consult your surgeon so that he will examine and treat the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
What is the reason for an enlarged spleen?
Since when are suffering from it? It is possible in infectious mononucleosis or tropical splenomegaly or in lymphomas non-traumatic splenic rupture.
Please consult your surgeon so that he will examine and treat the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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