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Yes, you can. It seems alright to continue any sport with the spleen removed.
The prime researched impediments of a removed spleen seem to be the predispostion to Heart disease and things like pneumonia, etc.
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∙ 11y agoNot having a spleen will not prevent drinking. The spleen holds extra blood in case of need.
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Can i survive pneumonia without a spleen?
I did some research and found that a person CAN live without a spleen, however would be more prone to infections, and might have to take preventitive antibiotics.
Can you live without your spleen?
Yes you can, however chances are you will have to take antibiotics or other medication to help prevent infection. The spleen helps your immune system fight off infection as well as to remove old or damaged blood cells. It is best to have a healthy spleen but if it ruptures you may have to have it removed.
How long can a person live without spleen?
you can live indefinatly without a spleen The spleen is essential for the formation of red blood cells in a fetus until the bone marrow develops. After birth it normally performs several important functions, but all of them can be taken over by by other organs.
Can you have kids without a spleen?
Generally, yes. However, since the spleen is a major organ of the immune system and helps protect against encapsulated organisms (eg, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis), individuals are susceptible to infections by these organisms following removal of the spleen (also called splenectomy).I am living proof that you can live without a spleen. My spleen was removed at the tender age of 12 (now 49) due to a rare inherited blood disorder (Spherocytosis) which caused my spleen to enlarge. Fortunately these days they will not take out your spleen unless absolutely necessary due the the reason given above. I have received many inoculations and am now taking penicillin for the rest of my life to help with my immune system.
Can you live without your spline?
No you can not live without a spline. If you mean spleen, yes you can live with out it. If you mean spine, no.
Why cant you play football without a ball?
you can play it with a bottle
Can a person live without a spleen?
yes a person can live without spleen but they only take it out if you have a special cancer
Can you play college football without living on its campus?
no
Will a human die without a spleen?
yes i think you can live without your spleen because my aunt got hers taken out i think!
Can you play NCAA football 11demo without xbox live?
no
What are facts about the human spleen?
You can survive without it!
Can people live without a spleen?
Yes
Can you pull your goalie in football like they do in hockey?
No. In hockey, you can substitute without a stoppage in play. In football (american soccer) you need to wait for play to stop.
How can I get football manager 2014 handheld for free without damaging my iPhone?
You can get the Football Manager Handheld 2014 for free without damaging your iPhone from Google Play.
Can you play football without a toenail?
Yes, of course.Some people play football without a leg!If missing a toe nail bothers you, all you need do is place tape over it, or learn to kick with the other leg.
What are the Results of spleen removal?
well for one you wont have a spleen anymore, besides you dont really need it anyway, people can survive without their spleen, with just one kidney, and even without their stomach (intestines will carry out the digestion process)
Would you be able to play football without a skeleton?
The skeleton provides structure to the human body. Without that structure, you would just be a lumpy mass of skin and goo. I would think that it would be awfully difficult to play football without a skeleton.
