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What Causes Enlargement Of The Spleen?
My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver over ten years ago, we recently establish care with another doctor. My husband was just informed by his new doctor that his spleen was enlarged since 2009? What can we do? since his doctor prior did not notify his patient.
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
Hello
Spleen enlargement may be due to many reasons like infection,portal hypertension,tumour etc.
In your husband's case,it may be due to cirrhosis of liver.Cirrhosis of liver in advance stage may lead to spleen enlargement due to portal hypertension and back pressure.
He need proper evaluation.
He may need few medicines after evaluation.Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Spleen enlargement may be due to many reasons like infection,portal hypertension,tumour etc.
In your husband's case,it may be due to cirrhosis of liver.Cirrhosis of liver in advance stage may lead to spleen enlargement due to portal hypertension and back pressure.
He need proper evaluation.
He may need few medicines after evaluation.Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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