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malaria commonly causes enlargement of liver and spleen. Enlargement of the spleen can be enormous. ( Upto umbilicus can be found. At times larger than this.) Spleen does not rupture due to enlargement. But then small blow to upper and outer or central abdomen can cause rupture of spleen and death.
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Could the Heimlich procedure cause the spleen to rupture?
the Answer is yes pressure on your diaphragm can cause you spleen to rupture
Splenomegaly is _______.?
splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) could cause the spleen to rupture. The principal of my elementary school had a pet Saint Bernard that died from a ruptured spleen.
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.
Is it possible to rupture a kidney stone?
A kidney stone can cause damage to the kidney.
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.
Can chlamydia cause brain damage?
Chlamydia can cause premature rupture of membranes and preterm labor, both of which increase the risk of cerebral palsy.
Can alcohol rupture your spleen?
no seek medical attention, an enlarged spleen can be an underlining symptom , alcohol is not an answer for the care your body needs, do yourself a favor forget alcohol, tobacco also, your body will love you for it
What organs can you not have to live?
one kidney, one lung, bladder, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen. but sometimes it can cause problems
What organs to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis typically damage?
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What internal organs can cause peritonitis?
The gall bladder, the stomach, any part of the intestine, and most especially the appendix--all cause peritonitis when they leak or rupture.
What happens if you smoke tobacco with a ruptured spleen?
You can smoke tobacco with a ruptured spleen, but I wouldn't recommend it. Coughing might cause some discomfort and further damage your health. Smoking is not good for you anyway.
If you had a rod put in your back 4 years ago would that cause a ruptured spleen?
No. Rods are placed on the outside of the spine and wired/screwed in place to the transverse processes (bones that stick out to the side of each vertebra). Your spleen is in the left-upper area of your abdomen inside the ribcage. There are situations where you might have severe trauma, and your spleen ruptured, but the shock-wave of blunt trauma (like in an auto accident) would be the cause of the rupture.
