Spleen Removal – Splenectomy
Splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your spleen. The spleen is an organ that sits under your rib cage on the upper left side of your abdomen. It helps fight infection and filters unneeded … Read More
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Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of a ruptured spleen include:
• Pain in the upper left abdomen
• Tenderness when you touch the upper left abdomen
• Left shoulder pain
• Confusion, lightheadedness or dizziness
Causes
A spleen can rupture due to:
Injury to the left side of the body: Ruptured spleen is typically caused by a blow to the left upper abdomen or the left lower chest, such as might happen during sporting mishaps, fistfights and car crashes. An injured spleen can rupture soon after the abdominal trauma or, in some cases, days or weeks after the injury.
An enlarged spleen: Your spleen can become enlarged when blood cells accumulate in the spleen. An enlarged spleen can be caused by various underlying problems, such as mononucleosis and other infections, liver disease, and blood
cancers.
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