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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.
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∙ 17y agoBecause of the spleen's position in the abdomen, a severe blow to the stomach area can rupture the spleen, tearing its covering and the tissue inside and can be caused by car accidents, athletic mishaps, and beatings. When the spleen ruptures, a large volume of blood may pours out into the abdomen. The spleen's tough outer covering may contain the bleeding temporarily, but surgery is needed immediately to prevent life-threatening blood loss. A ruptured spleen makes the abdomen painful and tender. Blood in the abdomen acts as an irritant and causes pain; the abdominal muscles contract reflexively and feel rigid. If the blood leaks out gradually, no symptoms may occur until the body's blood supply is so depleted that blood pressure falls and not enough oxygen can reach the brain and heart. Symptoms of low blood pressure and lack of oxygen include light-headedness, blurred vision, confusion, and loss of consciousness (fainting).
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Can you fly with a ruptured eardrum?
I hope so
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.
Can you break your spleen?
Yes, and it is called a 'ruptured spleen'. Accidents that apply trauma to the abdominal area often rupture the spleen, and it must then be removed by surgery because the spleen is a repository for blood and someone can bleed out internally if the spleen isn't removed. You can live without your spleen just fine, by the way.
What is the origin of the idiom 'vent your spleen'?
For many thousands of years it was believed that people kept their bad temper in their spleen - so when your bad temper comes bursting out (in a tantrum for example) you are said to be 'venting your 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.
What makes the spleen so vulnerable to serious injury?
Because by drinking fertiliser the pituitary gland swells, causing a ruptured spleen
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..
What is a cats spleen and what harm does it have to the cat?
The spleen is an internal organ that removes old blood cells from the cat's circulatory system and holds a reserve of blood in case of injury. The spleen doesn't typically cause any harm unless it is ruptured, a veterinary emergency requiring immediate surgery to save the cat. The spleen is well protected, so the cat would have to receive a traumatic injury for this to happen.
Your dog had surgery and died 2 days later you went down to see him within 5 min and his gums were white and ears and he was swollen is this normal he made surgery fine He had a spleen that ruptered?
White gums are a sign of internal bleeding. If his spleen ruptured he might have bled to death so quickly that there was no time to react to save him. The swelling might be from the blood filling his body cavity, which would have also drawn blood away from his ears. The things you describe are normal for a ruptured spleen, but only the vet can tell you the cause of that.
Can a slpeen be removed and a person still live?
It can, but the person would have to have regular medical checks. The spleen usually is removed because it has ruptured, and it is a life saving procedure. If the spleen is removed due to the above its functions can be taken over by the liver and the red bone marrow so blood can still be stored and filtered.
What are the affects of alchol consumption with no spleen?
The spleen doesn't metabolize alcohol, the liver does. So not having a spleen won't change how you react to alcohol.
Can you fly with a ruptured eardrum?
I hope so
Can you join the military with your spleen removed?
Yes you can
Your teddy bear hamster fell from about 3 ft he seemed fine but you found him dead this morning what happened he was fine last night?
First I am sorry for your loss, second it is probale that your hamster ruptured his spleen or liver in the fall and so he would appear fine, but have internal bleeding.
Can you have a tattoo by a mole?
I was told, when I wanted to enlarge my beauty mark, that covering or tatooing these sorts of spots can become cancerous.
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.
Which organ of the human body breaks down old rbc and store iron from them?
Most of the iron in the body is hoarded and recycled by the reticuloendothelial system, which breaks down aged red blood cells. So i think its the spleen as spleen is a part of recticuloendothelial system.
