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Is pregnancy safe for women with enlarged spleen?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hemoglobin C, and an enlarged spleen (7 inches), my doctor said as long as it does not hurt we will keep it. I do not sleep well because I feel like there is a big heavy ball in my stomach moving. I gave birth two years ago and I want to have another baby. My question is: is i... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having hemoglobin C hemoglobinopathy leading to hemolysis and hence splenomegaly is present. Your hemoglobin level also should be checked. In this case, as the cell turnover is high, folic acid is prescribed. If a splenectomy is done, in pregnancy, there are... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had left-side abdominal pain just below my ribs two to four times per week. I usually have diarrhea or am severely constipated all the time with major abdominal pain. I get very nauseous during these episodes and have bad chills. I had an open splenectomy two years ago, and the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. We understand that you have been feeling very sick and traumatized due to your recurrent pain episodes of diarrhea, constipation, and chills. From what you have shared, I understand that you underwent a splenectomy... 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 »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
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 »