I went to the dr the other day and found out that I have enlarged spleen. then they ran a couple of test and they said that 1. i have a ovarie disorder. and 2. they have to run some more test to see exactly what is cause the spleen to get bigger.
I main concern is that they say if it erupts. does anybody know what could cause a spleen to erupt
2007-03-22 08:10:16 · 6 answers · asked by Lady 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'am only 25 years old
2007-03-22 08:11:47 · update #1
My friend has the same thing, just keep it out of harms way and you will be fine, but just to be safe i think you should go to the hospital. The above is from my son 13 year old.
There are many causes what could contribute to your spleen enlargement. It's good you're having some test run.
I would avoid fast foods: the food we consume as a nation are the ones hardest for the spleen to process: fried or greasy food, sugar-laddened and especially iced beverages. Alcohol is particularly hard on both the spleen and the liver.
Additionally, and especially if there is obvious injury to the digestion or a current problem such as nausea or diarrhea, it is good to eat warm, cooked food or at least food that is room temperature. The reason for this is that in order to assimilate food, the body has to first warm it to body temperature. If the qi in the GI organs is weak, this process requires extra work that further weakens the qi. The next job of good digestion is to break down food for assimilation. Cooked food is already partially broken down making it easier to digest. How we eat is also important. Food should be consumed in moderate amounts and in a harmonious environment.
Exercise is also an integral part of TCM. Millions of Chinese practice the martial art, Tai Qi (or Tai chi) daily. Moderate exercise tones the internal organs and promotes good digestion.
Acupuncture helps to strengthen and tone the internal organs, balance and unblock stagnant or constrained qi. In many cases Chinese herbal formulas can assist in these functions.
So, I would be kind to your spleen until you find out more when all your testing is done.
2007-03-23 04:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An enlarged spleen can be caused most typically from an infection or rarely some types of blood cancers. It is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. Before you get yourself upset about the most horrible possibilities, get all the tests done. It may be a simple thing that can be fixed relatively easily.
Spleens do not ERUPT (or break through). They RUPTURE or burst. If the skin of the spleen becomes too taut from the swelling it can rupture; it happens rarely, but left untreated it can be life threatening. If you have sudden INTENSE pain under your left ribs, go to the hospital immediately.
You can live a perfectly happy healthy life without your spleen.
2007-03-22 08:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some research i think we can live without the spleen.
2007-03-22 08:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by mscollege_lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to another gyno and get a second opinion.........the spleen may appear to be enlarged, but that usually does not correlate with a bad ovary.................sounds like you have all female problems or you have mono
2007-03-22 08:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by alex grant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if you injure yourself your spleen enlarges but im not sure
2007-03-22 08:20:31 · answer #5 · answered by nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the docter go hospital talk to someone who knows about the problem you have i wish i could give you advice but i havent even finished school yet good luck though
2007-03-22 08:14:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋