Splenomegaly (patient information)

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Splenomegaly
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Where to find medical care for Splenomegaly?
Possible complications
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Splenomegaly is a larger-than-normal spleen. The spleen is an organ that is a part of the lymph system. It filters the blood and maintains healthy red and white blood cells and platelets.Many health conditions can affect the spleen. This includes diseases of the blood or lymph system, infections, cancer, liver disease.

What are the symptoms of Splenomegaly?

Symptoms of splenomegaly include:

• Hiccups
• Inability to eat a large meal
• Pain on the upper left side of the abdomen

Where to find medical care for Splenomegaly?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Splenomegaly

Sources

• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000648.htm