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Should you be worried if you were diagnosed with mono and your spleen still hurts months later?
Mononucleosis is a debilitating disease and symptoms can last for quite a long time. The best option would be to consult your physician as soon as possible. It may be the infection has not totally dissipated, or it may be a more serious condition. Even if nothing is amiss, a medical evaluation will relieve your worries.
Is mono fatal?
Depending on what the context is in which you ask, mono fatal means one death. Mono meaning single or one as opposed to poly meaning many. Mono (the virus, not 'one') can be fatal. Symptoms of mono include swelling of the spleen. If it gets serious, in very rare occasions, the spleen might burst. That will pour blood into the abdomen and cause severe internal bleeding. If not treated, it will lead to death. If you experience any symptoms of mono, contact your doctor immediately
Scientific name for spleen?
the scientific name for spleen is spleen xD
What are the signs for mono?
Symptoms of Mono are lack of energy, loss of apetite, fever, severe soar throat, chills, and swollen lymph glands.
What is a splenule?
A splenule is a small accessory spleen that is separate from the main spleen. They are typically found near the main spleen and can vary in size. Splenules perform the same functions as the main spleen.
What is the relationship of your spleen to mono?
The spleen plays a role in filtering the blood and immune response, so it can be affected by infections like mono (mononucleosis). In mono, the spleen can become enlarged and work harder to help fight the infection, which can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain and tenderness. It's important to avoid strenuous physical activity if you have an enlarged spleen due to mono to prevent complications like splenic rupture.
Is there treatment for mono after you have had mono?
No. There is no treatment/cure for mono. The body has to fight it on its own; mono is rarely fatal, so there isn't much to worry about. But your spleen can rupture if you exercise (mono enlarges the spleen), so strict bed-rest is highly recommended.
Does mono kill?
It can if your swollen spleen ruptures. It is rarely deadly, though.
Can mono kill you?
Mono is a STD and can be spread by sharing bodily fluids. If someone close to you has mono and they cough in your face or if you share drinks then you can also get it. Mono persay cannot kill you but the things it does to your body can. If your spleen is enlarged and ruptures then you could lose to much blood, and that could be fatal unless you receive immediate surgery
When can you go outside if you have mono?
There is nothing that says that you cant go outside when you have mono, that is just a myth. When you have mono, all you need to do is get plenty of rest, and be careful not to rupture your spleen.
Can you get a ruptured spleen from throwing up if you had mono recently?
That would take some pretty violent throwing up, one symptom of mono is an enlarged spleen and at that time the spleen could rupture or tear just from the swelling caused by infection. Normally a ruptured spleen is caused by blunt force trauma, the type you would be susceptible to from a blow, contact sports or a car accident. Pain in the upper left abdomen after injury, with local tenderness to touch and mental confusion should be treated as an emergency.
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 can a person do to keep mono under control?
Restrict activity; as too much activity will rupture the spleen.
Should you be worried if you were diagnosed with mono and your spleen still hurts months later?
Mononucleosis is a debilitating disease and symptoms can last for quite a long time. The best option would be to consult your physician as soon as possible. It may be the infection has not totally dissipated, or it may be a more serious condition. Even if nothing is amiss, a medical evaluation will relieve your worries.
What is the life expectancy of someone with spleen cancer?
The life expectancy of someone with spleen cancer is approximately 16 percent. Cancer of the spleen is extremely rare, but has a 86 percent morbidity rate.
Is mono fatal?
Depending on what the context is in which you ask, mono fatal means one death. Mono meaning single or one as opposed to poly meaning many. Mono (the virus, not 'one') can be fatal. Symptoms of mono include swelling of the spleen. If it gets serious, in very rare occasions, the spleen might burst. That will pour blood into the abdomen and cause severe internal bleeding. If not treated, it will lead to death. If you experience any symptoms of mono, contact your doctor immediately
Can you get mono from being around someone with mono?
Yes, you can. Mononucleosis is commonly called the 'kissing disease', but you don't have to kiss someone in order to get it. It is like any other virus and can be transmitted through any contact with an infected person. You can even get it from someone not showing any symptoms who has had it before, because once you've had mono it stays in your body forever. It can reactivate in someone without any symptoms and be passed to others.
