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The spleen is an infection fighting organ. An infection is probably causing your son's spleen to be swollen. There are physicians that specialize in Infectious Diseases. If your family physician tested for mono, and it was not that, you need a referral to a physician who specializes in infectious diseases. If that physician can not help you, you need a referral to a University Medical Center or a Major Clinic.
What else can I help you with?
Can you get a ruptured spleen from throwing up if you had mono recently?
That would take some pretty violent throwing up, one symptom of mono is an enlarged spleen and at that time the spleen could rupture or tear just from the swelling caused by infection. Normally a ruptured spleen is caused by blunt force trauma, the type you would be susceptible to from a blow, contact sports or a car accident. Pain in the upper left abdomen after injury, with local tenderness to touch and mental confusion should be treated as an emergency.
What are the consequences of the ozone being depleated?
The ozone depletion could cause skin cancer. It could also cause eye cataract.
Could a person survive if their spleen was taken out?
Yes, it is possible for a person to survive without their spleen. However, the spleen plays a role in immune function and blood filtration, so individuals without a spleen may be at higher risk for certain infections. Vaccinations and preventive antibiotics may be required to minimize this risk.
What causes bleeding of the spleen?
Spleens become enlarged if you have internal bleeding.
What system is affected if the spleen function is lost?
If the spleen function is lost, the immune system would be primarily affected. The spleen plays a crucial role in filtering blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells, and producing antibodies to help fight infections. Its loss could decrease the body's ability to effectively fight off bacteria and other pathogens.
If a person is running a high fever has a enlarged spleen swollen lymph nodes and severe abdominal pain what does this men?
Fever, enlarged spleen, and swollen lymph nodes are indicative of mononucleosis. Abdominal pain along with a swollen spleen suggests that the pain is due to the swollen spleen. A person with a swollen spleen should avoid lifting heavy things and all contact sports as it could rupture the spleen. While there is no medication that can be given to cure mono, there are things that can aleviate symptoms. High fever that is present for more than 48 hours should be evaluated by a doctor.
Could chlamydia cause swollen glands if left untreated for years?
Chlamydia does not cause swollen glands.
Could the Heimlich procedure cause the spleen to rupture?
It is unlikely for the Heimlich maneuver to cause the spleen to rupture. The Heimlich maneuver is a safe and effective technique to dislodge foreign objects from a choking person's airway. However, if excessive force is applied, it could potentially cause injury to the spleen, but this is rare.
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.
If your dog has an ear infection could it cause his eyes to be swollen and also the side of his face?
If your dog has an ear infection it definitely could cause his eyes to be swollen. Infections can travel if not treated.
If you have swollen lymph nodes and a cold sore what could it be?
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
What could cause your earlobe to be swollen and red?
it could be infected go see a dr
What are swollen tender spots on the head?
Tender and swollen spots on the head could be from scalp issues. If the hair follicles are irritated, this can also cause tender spots.
What could be the cause of a tender or sore lump in your neck under your ear?
If your neck is swollen and under your ears are red and tender, you may have swollen glands. Swollen glands are a result of an enlargement of the lymph nodes.
Can skunk spray cause swollen lips for cat?
it is not proven to. but it possibly could if the skunk had a disease.
Can you deswell a spleen?
Yes. But it takes time and effort. You can't wrestle or do any contact sports... Baseball, basketball, horseback riding, etc. You know your spleen is swollen if your ribs are or have been hurting. Also tell your doctor because an enlarged spleen could mean lots of things such as infections. They might need to take blood of do an ultrasound.
What would cause a dog's eye to become swollen and inflamed?
it could be from a bee sting or a bug bite
