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How do you treat an enlarged spleen caused by rheumatoid arthritis?
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How does rheumatoid arthritis affect the blood?
It is not unusual for Anemia or "low blood" to accompany rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia indicates a low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur as a result of Felty's syndrome which is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.
Is an enlarged spleen bad?
no
WHat are symptoms of enlarged spleen?
none
What is hepatosplenomegaly?
A mildly enlarged liver. Hepat/o = liver megaly= enlarged
Can low platelets be caused by drinking too much alcohol?
People with liver disease, a common side effect of excessive alcohol consumption, develop an enlarged spleen. The spleen normally traps platelets. When it becomes enlarged, this may accelerate, and cause a low platelet count.
Is there a cure for thrombocytosis?
Yes. But you need to see a homeopath to get prescribed. I have idiopathic thrombocytopenia and I have been prescribed 5 types of remedies designed to support the bone marrow, spleen and blood. I only just started taking them so will report back on their success!
How long does it take to recover from spleen injury?
Injured or ruptured spleen is medical emergency. This usually happens due to trauma to enlarged spleen. Spleen get enlarged mostly due to malaria. You will bleed heavily and need an emergency operation. The surgeon is likely to remove your spleen, to save your life.
Can you tell if the liver and spleen is enlarged by feeling?
Yes.
Does Mononucleosis affect the spleen?
It can. One of the common complications of infectious mononucleosis is an enlarged spleen, and less commonly rupture of the spleen.
What causes bleeding of the spleen?
Spleens become enlarged if you have internal bleeding.
Splenomegaly is _______.?
splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) could cause the spleen to rupture. The principal of my elementary school had a pet Saint Bernard that died from a ruptured spleen.
Can a kidney infection cause an enlarged spleen?
I am an anesthesiologist, so I do not possess a subspecialist's knowledge of either the kidney or the spleen. However, based on the medical knowledge I do have, I would say that it would be highly unlikely that a kidney infection would result in an enlarged spleen.
