Enlarged spleen or splenomegaly is related to various types of conditions. Bacterial and viral infections may cause an enlarged spleen. Conditions like hemolytic anemia, leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloproliferative neoplasms are associated with splenic enlargement.
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Should I do blood works regularly to monitor my enlarged spleen?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-years- old male, 5.61 feet, and 178 lbs. I have had an enlarged spleen of 5.51 inches to 5.91 inches since many years. No other symptoms and every six months I get my blood work done with normal results. Should I pursue this more? My pathologist says it could be my normal si... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Enlarged spleen is seen in liver diseases, hemolytic anemia, parasitic infestation especially malaria, autoimmune disorders, rheumatological diseases. An enlarged spleen is not normal at all, this can cause symptoms, sooner... Read Full »
I am suffering from spleen enlargement, on-and-off fever, and blood deficiency. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have spleen enlargement, on-and-off fever, and blood deficiency. I felt weak and irritated and started eating unusual things like dust on the windows. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your query. Features suggest micronutrient deficiency. You need to get some laboratory investigation done. Get CBC (complete blood count), LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase ), ferritin, ALT (alanine transaminase), and creatinine levels done. Build up your vitamin B... Read Full »
How to manage an enlarged spleen, GGT, and platelets issues?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I am six feet tall and weigh 180 lbs. I recently was found with an incidental finding of a slightly enlarged spleen about four years ago. It is 15 cm in size, and it has not increased. My spleen was found to be large because of the low platelets I have. It has bee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. All your investigations are normal. Platelet is also fine. It seems that an enlarged spleen is unlikely here. But still, if it is there, we need to find the cause. It does not look serious, as there is no jaundi... Read Full »
My three months old baby's spleen is 0.78 inches larger than the required size. Is it harmful?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is three months old. His spleen is 3.14 inches and the required size said by doctors is 2.36 inches. I want to ask if it is harmful to him or if any serious medication is required. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Your child's spleen is mildly enlarged. For that, his CBC (complete blood count) and peripheral smear examination report can be done, which will rule out any hemolytic anemia disease if present. If peripheral smear examination is suspicious of hemolysis then serum LDH... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old boy with a thalassemia major, and I entered puberty just a few years ago. Lately, my hemoglobin levels have been consistently falling below 5 g/dl. I am currently taking Hydroxyurea medication, and I have noticed that my spleen is enlarged. Now, I have to make a deci... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Your search for all your healthcare needs ends here at icliniq.com. I understood your concern and will definitely help you regarding the issue. In thalassemia cases, if hypersplenism occurs and leads to an increase in blood transfusion requirements, splenectomy may be considered. This is be... Read Full »
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