2013年10月14日 · In mild acute spleen conditions and chronic problems, spleen pain and tenderness are often not present. However, many people with an enlarged spleen may complain of a sensation of fullness in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. Often it is described as bloating and thought to be associated with the stomach. This is further supported by the ...

2023年8月25日 · An enlarged spleen is also known as splenomegaly (spleh-no-MEG-uh-lee). An enlarged spleen usually doesn't cause symptoms. It's often discovered during a routine physical exam. A doctor usually can't feel the spleen in an adult unless it's enlarged. Imaging and blood tests can help identify the cause of an enlarged spleen.

2022年8月27日 · An enlarged spleen may be up to 20 cm long and can weigh more than 1,000 g. Several things can cause your spleen to enlarge, including inflammation, fat storage, pooled blood, benign or malignant growths and overproduction of cells.

Hypersplenism occurs when your spleen becomes abnormally enlarged (splenomegaly). When your spleen enlarges, its blood volume increases. Your spleen retains a greater percentage of your total blood cells at one time. As it retains them, it filters and discards more of them, eventually even healthy ones.

2023年2月21日 · An enlarged spleen is characterized as one that is larger than 12 cm (approximately 5 inches) in length or over 400 grams (approximately 14 ounces) in weight. Splenomegaly usually occurs as a result of secondary causes rather than primary diseases of the spleen and is considered a rare condition, but can affect anyone.

2024年3月5日 · An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, liver diseases such as cirrhosis, blood diseases that cause abnormal blood cells, problems with the lymph system, or other conditions. Here are...

2025年3月4日 · Splenomegaly is a serious condition and it is recommended to seek out immediate medical attention if spleen enlargement is suspected. An enlarged spleen can rupture easily upon trauma and, in some cases, can rupture spontaneously. Splenic rupture can lead to a life-threatening loss of blood.

2015年1月26日 · Enlarged spleen, medically known as splenomegaly, is not considered a separate condition. It is often a result of an underlying disorder, such as chronic infections, anemia or blood cancers. A swollen spleen is seen as a symptom of these diseases. It can be easily missed, as it sometimes doesn’t present with specific symptoms.

2023年3月16日 · Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen. This can cause stomach discomfort, decreased blood flow and filtering, and anemia. It can even lead to a ruptured spleen, so taking precautions and seeing...

An enlarged spleen does not always cause symptoms. Otherwise, look out for: feeling full very quickly after eating (an enlarged spleen can press on the stomach) feeling discomfort or pain behind your left ribs; anaemia and fatigue; frequent infections; easy bleeding; Doctors can often tell if you have an enlarged spleen by feeling your abdomen.