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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.
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Can i survive pneumonia without a spleen?
Yes, it is possible to survive pneumonia without a spleen. However, having a spleen helps the immune system fight infections, so individuals without a spleen are at a higher risk of infections, including pneumonia. It is important for individuals without a spleen to take precautions to prevent infections and to seek prompt medical treatment if they develop pneumonia.
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 play football without a spleen?
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.
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.
What essential bodily function can you live without?
You can live without your spleen, as it is not essential for survival.
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
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 i survive pneumonia without a spleen?
Yes, it is possible to survive pneumonia without a spleen. However, having a spleen helps the immune system fight infections, so individuals without a spleen are at a higher risk of infections, including pneumonia. It is important for individuals without a spleen to take precautions to prevent infections and to seek prompt medical treatment if they develop pneumonia.
Can people live without a spleen?
Yes
What are facts about the human spleen?
You can survive without it!
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.
What is the difference between the liver kidney and spleen related to blood filtration?
The liver is what you need to live - you need the kidney to have kids and the spleen is for venting
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)
Can you play football without a spleen?
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.
If you do not have a spleen can you die from the flu virus the swine flu?
Anybody can potentially die from any flu, swine or otherwise. Those without a spleen are at a higher risk of developing chest infections (like pneunomia), but the spleen does not have anything to do with fighting any type of flu or whether you will die from it.
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.
What essential bodily function can you live without?
You can live without your spleen, as it is not essential for survival.
