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The spleen is responsible for producing white blood cells. These cells are extremely important in their role fighting infections in the body.
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There is no general medical term meaning infection of the spleen. Splenitis is the term for inflammation of the spleen.
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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.
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What is size of spleen?
The normal size of a spleen is 12 to 14 cm across. If it is larger than that, there may be an infection or illness causing the expansion.
What becomes warm reddendand tender to the touch when your body fights infection?
the 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.
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How much does a spleen weigh?
A typical human spleen weights about 6 ounces if healthy. The spleen can sometimes become painfully enlarged if there is a systemic infection.
