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Spleens become enlarged if you have internal bleeding.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agosplenitis
Common causes of an enlarged spleen include infections (viral, bacterial and parasitic), leukemia, lymphoma and trauma.
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∙ 9y agoSplenomegaly is a disorder where your spleen is larger than it should be. Some causes include infections, liver diseases, blood diseases, and cancer.
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∙ 15y agoPolycythemia Vera could be one of the possibility of increased spleen.
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∙ 14y agoA spleen lesion is caused by fat building or colliding with the spleen. I am only 60 percent sure, though.
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∙ 15y agoGenerally, a hard blow to the abdomen.
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Bleeding from the spleen medically known as?
splenorrhagia
What causes the spleen to deteriorate?
Most commonly a traumatic injury.
What causes a spleen to be overactive?
diabetic high blood pressure overweight stress
Where is extra blood stored in human body?
The spleen
What causes uncontrollable bleeding?
There are many causes for problems like that, if you haven't yet, check with your doctor. You may need to run some tests and/or blood work because you may not be experiencing a dangerous event.
What is the condition of bleeding from the spleen?
Spleenohemosis
Bleeding from the spleen medically known as?
splenorrhagia
What is splenorrhagia?
Bleeding or abnormal fluid discharge from the spleen.
I had my spleen taken out in April 2008 I have copd and I have been getting sick so often with a cold is this normal when you have your spleen taken out?
A spleen has nothing to do with if you have a cold. Spleens are not connected to your immune system. The only thing spleens are used for is if you have internal bleeding, in that case it becomes bigger to help the internal bleeding. (I don't know how a big spleen helps internal bleeding).
Function of the spleen in a chicken?
Almost all vertebrates have a spleen. This means they have a "backbone". The function of the spleen is to filter the blood and to act as a reserve in case of heavy bleeding.
Can a person have rectal bleeding from spleen?
The spleen is not part of the digestive system, while the Rectum is, so I would say probably not.
What causes a spleen aneurysms to burst?
if a spleen has calsume build up and has an aneurysm will it burst
What is the function of a bird's spleen?
Almost all vertebrates have a spleen. This means they have a "backbone". The function of the spleen is to filter the blood and to act as a reserve in case of heavy bleeding.
Weight of a spleen?
The average weight of an adult spleen is 0.44 lbs. During and after digestion, the size of the spleen increases. Infection of malaria or mono can also cause the spleen to increase in size. If the increase in size is significant, the spleen can rupture. If the spleen ruptures, immediate medicalcare is necessary. You may need emergency surgery to control the bleeding.
What are the causes of bleeding when you purge?
The erosion of the esophagus is what causes the bleeding when you purge.
Where do you find information about the causes of bleeding diathesis?
Information about Bleeding Diathesis can be found on the wikipedia article which has reliable information and the causes. Some of the causes for bleeding diathesis are excessive bleeding and a lack of clotting.
Can drinking mess up your spleen?
Essentially drinking can mess up a persons spleen. This is because excessive drinking can damage the liver which causes Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can cause an enlarged spleen.
