A Simple Overview of Spleen Surgery
An enlarged spleen is not a dangerous condition. In fact, an enlarged spleen does not cause any symptoms at all. It is usually found during a regular physical examination. However, a typical examination does not always reveal an enlarged spleen because it is hard to detect without physical examination. In some cases, the symptoms of an enlarged spleen are mistaken for other conditions. Therefore, it is important that your doctor assess your symptoms carefully to make sure that you do not have an enlarged spleen and is instead experiencing something else.
Your spleen is a large organ located just below your liver. It is used primarily to improve digestion and excretion. In most people, a large spleen is not dangerous. It is usually found in young children, although the spleen may not appear until around the age of 50. If a person has an enlarged spleen, he or she may experience some of the following symptoms: pain, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, increased urination, nausea, vomiting, fever, weight loss, chills and vomiting, diarrhea, and bloating. Other symptoms that may be present in a patient with a large spleen include abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and back pain.
An enlarged large spleen can lead to serious illness if not diagnosed early. If left untreated, an enlarged large spleen can spread to other parts of the body. In rare cases, it can spread to the lungs. This can lead to breathing difficulties and even death.
Even though an enlarged spleen is not life-threatening, it can still cause some discomfort and pain. The pain associated with this condition is commonly described as a dull pain in the abdomen. It can spread to other parts of the body, including the back, hips, and neck. If your doctor suspects that an enlarged and large spleen may be causing your abdominal pain, he or she will likely do an abdominal exam to determine the source.
A CT (computed tomography or magnetic resonance) scan is the most common type of test used to determine the location and size of the spleen. When a CT scan is performed, a special x-ray machine is used that produces images of the spleen on a computer monitor. This x-ray may be combined with blood tests that show the levels of blood cells. and imaging tests to determine the location and size of the spleen, such as CT angiography, echocardiography, and ultrasound. angiography uses the radio waves to produce images of the heart, arteries and heart valves.
X-rays of the patient's lungs may also be taken to see if the lungs are inflamed
These imaging tests are used to determine if the patient's lungs are inflamed or not and to see if the lungs are filled with air.
An MRI of the spleen is usually used to determine if the spleen is growing or shrinking. It is important that the doctor order imaging tests to determine the status of the spleen before performing surgery. An MRI is sometimes recommended if a patient is having difficulty swallowing or has difficulty in breathing. It is not used to examine the spleen itself.
The above mentioned symptoms are common in people who have a large spleen but it is not always possible to determine the size of the spleen by doing an X-ray. Because of this, a biopsy may be done. to confirm if a small spleen is causing the patient any discomfort or pain. Sometimes, a biopsy will reveal whether a person has a large spleen or a small one.
Some patients suffering from spinal cord injuries are diagnosed with a large spleen because of the extent of their symptoms. However, a patient with symptoms of a spinal cord injury that does not include pain or a history of vomiting can have a smaller spleen. In fact, doctors may suggest that a patient suffering from a spinal cord injury should have their spleen tested to rule out a large spleen as the cause of their symptoms.
Sometimes, an x-ray of the spleen tumor cannot determine whether the spleen is large or small and so surgery may be needed. Surgery of the spleen tumor can sometimes be necessary to correct damage to the spleen or to correct a structural problem of the spleen itself.
Spleen surgery is a complex procedure and can be complicated by any kind of abnormality in the spleen tissue, including tumors, bleeding, and fluid. Bleeding or a tumor in the spleen can make it difficult to identify the exact location of the spleen on a CT scan. A CT scan is often the only way to determine the precise location of the spleen in a patient suffering from a large spleen.