A person I am closely related to has been advised to have her Spleen removed. She has been having low blood platelets (37000) for the last 9 years. She does not have ITP. She is 30 years old
2006-08-07 06:51:16 · 3 answers · asked by st 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Sometimes an enlarged spleen is caused by something else going on in your body. In this case that particular cause would be treated. Removal may be necessary in some cases, but not all as removal can cause increased susceptibility to infection. Radation therapy is also sometimes used to shrink the spleen.
2006-08-07 06:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
The spleen destroys damaged blood cells. If the spleen is functioning excessively, it has to be removed. If low platelets are due to excessive destruction by the spleen, then splenectomy is the answer. Before surgery, she will have to be given certain vaccines to protect her from infection.
2006-08-07 07:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
hi i am not a doctor or any other medical person, but don't we have anti-botics for these types of things. sorry can't spell. All i do know is platelets clots your blood. If in doubt ask for advice from your doctors or ask your friend.
2006-08-07 06:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by jules 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋