A ruptured spleen can cause serious complications or death if not treated promptly. The spleen is a non-essential organ that helps filter blood and support the immune system. Traumatic events can cause the spleen to rupture, leading to severe pain and blood loss. Treatment may involve hospitalization and blood transfusions. It’s important to seek medical […]
Spleen cancer can be primary or metastatic, with lymphatic tumors being common. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal tenderness. Regular veterinary checkups can help detect spleen tumors in animals. Spleen cancer can include primary tumors originating in the spleen, as well as metastatic tumors that have spread […]
The spleen can cause severe pain due to infections, tumors, or direct trauma. Infections can be treated with medication, while tumors and injuries may require more aggressive treatment. Seek medical attention for pain in the upper left abdomen. The spleen is an organ in the body that drains toxins from the body and helps defend […]
Lymphoma is a cancer of lymphocytes treated with chemotherapy. The spleen produces lymphocytes and removes old cells and waste. There are four main types of lymphoma affecting the spleen, including follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, splenic marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, and lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. Symptoms vary but can include fatigue, anemia, and enlarged lymph nodes. […]
The spleen is an immune system organ that filters foreign bodies and produces white blood cells. Inflammation can be caused by infections, cancer, or liver, blood, or lymphatic system issues. Symptoms may include feeling full, pain on the left side of the abdomen, anemia, weight loss, and fatigue. Diagnosis is confirmed through blood tests and […]
The two main types of spleen disorders are splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) and asplenia (lack of spleen function). The spleen is part of the lymphatic system and plays an important role in the immune system. Symptoms of an enlarged spleen include pain in the upper left abdomen and back, feeling full, and tiredness. Asplenia can result […]
Splenomegaly, or enlargement of the spleen, can be caused by various infections, sickle cell anemia, cancer, cysts, and tumors. Common infections that affect the spleen include Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis, and malaria. Sickle cell anemia can cause the spleen to become enlarged and overloaded with clearing excess debris from the bloodstream. Tumors, both benign and cancerous, […]
Splenomegaly, or a swollen spleen, can be caused by underlying medical conditions such as infections, cancer, and liver disease. It can cause discomfort and difficulty eating, and in severe cases, it can rupture and cause dangerous internal bleeding. Treatment involves addressing the underlying problem, and in some cases, surgical removal of the spleen may be […]
