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I had my spleen removed 40 years ago and have since had two operations where it was noted that I had two small spleens grow in its place. Since then I have had some ultra sounds and have been told that there are now 4 small spleens. I believe they work as I was never given antibiotics to counter infections and at first it took a while to recover from colds but now I recover quite quickly.
I had my spleen removed after a car accident at age 14. I took antibiotics for 3 years following the accident. (I include this because the above person seems to think antibiotics will inhibit growth.)
I formed a small replacement spleen. These spleens do not come from nowhere and they are not reformations the original spleen.
The form from small lymph like nodes located near the spleen. Only some people have them and occasionally after a spleen is removed (A spleen is basically a large complex lymph node) This small node will take over some of the functions of the spleen.
There is nothing magical about it; It is simply the act of a previously useless node partially taking over the function of the spleen. It does grow in size and can be quite helpful. However it does not (as far as my research shows) protect against encapsulated bacteria like a spleen would.
Encapsulated bacteria being possibly the largest threat to a person lacking a spleen.
This is NOT regeneration of the original spleen.
It is a node taking over some of the functions of the spleen.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo it cant, the liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself
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∙ 15y agoI'm not sure if you think you need one then go to da doctor .
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∙ 10y agoSpleen does not grow back, once it is removed. You have to remove spleen, say in hypersplenism.
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∙ 15y agoMaybe
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Does the vitreous humor regenerate itself once it is removed in a vitreous ectomy?
It is replaced by salt water.
What tissue is least likely to regenerate itself?
Brain Cells, necrotic cells and burned dermis cells cannot regenerate themselves.
Where in the body is the largest single collection of lymphoid tissue?
That is called as Spleen.
The largest lymphoid organ?
The spleen is the largest organ of the Lymphatic system.
Scientific name for spleen?
the scientific name for spleen is spleen xD
Does ruptured spleen heal itself?
Ruptured spleen does not heal itself. You have to go for surgical repair. Ruptured portion has to be removed.
Does DNA regenerate itself right afters it divides?
No, DNA cannot regenerate as soon as it divides.
What organ can regenerate itself if it loses 80 percent of itself?
The liver.
Can eyelashes regenarate itself?
Yes, eyelashes can regenerate.
Which creature that can heal faster?
the starfish which can regenerate itself
What is the function of the spleen?
An organ of the lymphatic system, the spleen filters blood and destroys old blood cells by sending them to the liver and elsewhere. The spleen also removes foreign matter such as bacteria and produces lymphocytes, cells that are essential for immunity. In humans, the spleen also stores blood to meet additional demands. If part of the spleen is removed, the spleen can sometimes regenerate.
Does the vitreous humor regenerate itself once it is removed in a vitreous ectomy?
It is replaced by salt water.
What tissue is least likely to regenerate itself?
Brain Cells, necrotic cells and burned dermis cells cannot regenerate themselves.
Spleen cancer causes?
Most splenic tumors don't begin in the spleen, and those that do are quite often lymphomas. Lymphoma is a kind of blood growth that creates in the lymphatic framework. It is more regular for a lymphoma to begin in another piece of the lymphatic framework and attack the spleen than it is for lymphoma to begin in the spleen itself.
What is the most common cause of splenomegaly in adults?
Splenomegaly is the enlargement of the spleen and is generally caused by infectious diseases such as mononucleosis or other diseases such as cancer or a bacterial infection.
When a grasshopper eats the grass does it kill the roots?
No. grass will continue to regenerate itself from the ground. Grasshoppers do not graze on the roots.
Where in the body is the largest single collection of lymphoid tissue?
That is called as Spleen.
