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Yes you can. My husband had to have his spleen removed when he was 18 yrs old and he is now 52. He is perfectly fine.

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What organ do the job of the spleen after a spleenectomy?

Some of the jobs of the spleen are taken over by the liver, but not all. The spleen stores platelets for instance. This job is not done by anything after the spleen is removed, but this is really not too big of a deal. The spleen also takes apart red blood cells after they are dead and can reuse the material taken from them (This process also creates bilirubin which is taken by the liver and is an ingredient of bile, the substance stored in your gallbladder and used in digestion). The spleen is also part of your lymphatic and immune system, so there are some jobs that go undone. There are meds that patients of spleen removal must take for the rest of their life after a splenectomy.


What can be taken for spleen deficiency?

Spleen deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine is often treated with warm and nourishing foods such as ginger, brown rice, sweet potato, and cinnamon. Herbal remedies like ginseng, astragalus, and licorice root can also be beneficial. It is important to consult with a qualified TCM practitioner for personalized treatment.


What is the bean-shaped organ above that filters out microorganisms and foreign materials taken up by lymphocytes?

The bean-shaped organ you are referring to is the spleen. The spleen filters out microorganisms and foreign materials from the blood, while also playing a role in immune response by storing lymphocytes and producing antibodies.


How if too much is taken from the earth?

There are many things that can happen when too much of anything is taken from the Earth. If too much fresh water is taken from the Earth, animals wont be able to survive.


If a animal could live on mercury what would it be?

It's highly unlikely that any animal could survive on Mercury due to its extreme temperatures, lack of atmosphere, and high levels of radiation. Mercury's surface conditions are too harsh for organisms to exist.

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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.


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 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.


I had my spleen taken out in April 2008 I have copd and I have been getting sick so often with a cold is this normal when you have your spleen taken out?

A spleen has nothing to do with if you have a cold. Spleens are not connected to your immune system. The only thing spleens are used for is if you have internal bleeding, in that case it becomes bigger to help the internal bleeding. (I don't know how a big spleen helps internal bleeding).


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What organ do the job of the spleen after a spleenectomy?

Some of the jobs of the spleen are taken over by the liver, but not all. The spleen stores platelets for instance. This job is not done by anything after the spleen is removed, but this is really not too big of a deal. The spleen also takes apart red blood cells after they are dead and can reuse the material taken from them (This process also creates bilirubin which is taken by the liver and is an ingredient of bile, the substance stored in your gallbladder and used in digestion). The spleen is also part of your lymphatic and immune system, so there are some jobs that go undone. There are meds that patients of spleen removal must take for the rest of their life after a splenectomy.


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How will baby hamsters survive if taken away from the mother?

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Where are red blood cells dismantled?

Red blood cells are taken out of circulation in the spleen. Their iron is recycled and stored in the liver.


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