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Does mono kill?
It can if your swollen spleen ruptures. It is rarely deadly, though.
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 happens if the plaque ruptures?
it can cause your teeth to rot you have to go to the dentist if it happens anytime
What are the parts of the spleen?
the spleen is basically a major venous supply to the body, a whole load of veins run thru it. you can live without it if surgically removed, however say if your in a car accident and it ruptures, your screwed, saw it in a and e, the guy died.
What diseases of the spleen can be diagnosed with abdominal ultrasound?
The spleen is particularly prone to injury during abdominal trauma. It may also become painfully inflamed when infected or cancerous. The spleen can become enlarged with some forms of liver disease
What happens if an abscessed tooth ruptures?
Abscessed means infection and if it ruptures, this means that fluid will spill in to your mouth which could cause further infection the best thing to do is to see a dentist who will give you antibiotics.
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.
What does 6mm hypodensity within the right kidney and spleen mean?
A 6mm hypodensity in the right kidney and spleen refers to an area that appears less dense on imaging. This could be due to various reasons such as cysts, fluid collections, or benign lesions. Further evaluation with additional imaging or tests may be needed to determine the exact cause.
Why does a ruptured spleen bleed so profusely?
There's a layer of tissue surrounding the spleen where arteries and veins enter the spleen. When injured, the spleen bleeds copiously since many arteries and veins are located there. Due to its delicateness, the spleen is the most likely organ to get damaged by strong forces.
Why spleen enlarges obliquely?
The spleen can enlarge obliquely due to various underlying conditions, such as infections, liver diseases, or hematological disorders. This oblique enlargement often occurs because of the spleen's anatomical connections and its position relative to surrounding organs. As it enlarges, it may push against adjacent structures, leading to a distortion of its shape rather than uniform swelling. This irregular growth pattern can also be influenced by the presence of tumors or cysts within the spleen.
What happens if you have an infection after ovarian cysts surgery?
You need to call the dr, it could be life threating.
What happens when your spleen is removed?
Your spleen is simply a blood reservoir so when it is removed if you ever get cut or bleed alot you have a more likely chance of suffering hypoperfusion eg: shock..
