I am an 18yr old male and have been sick for a week and a half. I was diagnosed with mono w/enlarged spleen about 3 days ago. While the doctor said I will start to feel better in a week or so, he said the spleen can stay enlarged for up to 6 weeks. This weekend is the deer hunting opener, and while I am feeling better and up to hunting, I am wondering if it is safe to go hunting with an enlarged spleen. I'm not sure how the effects of riding an ATV or firing a gun could have on the chances of my spleen rupturing...Silly question, I know, but I really want to go!
2007-11-01 04:03:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Not a silly question at all. But I think since you have reservations about hunting especially riding the ATV, NO I would not chance it. You would be out in the woods. If something did happen would you be close enough to a hospital for help?
While you don't really need your spleen, a ruptured one could make you deathly sick, or worse.
Its not worth it. I think you answered your own question.
2007-11-01 04:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Momwithaheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be very careful. A ruptured spleen can be life threatening, and the doctor's right, even if you feel better, your spleen is still enlarged and in danger of rupturing..
Unfortunately, you must continue to have near bed rest!! Despite how well you feel.. ANY serious physical exertion could rupture your spleen.
2007-11-01 04:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by Shelly P. Tofu, E.M.T. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it is not wise. The jarring from the ATV might have an effect on your spleen, but if the mono virus is still in your system, you might just drop dead if weakend from the excursion.
Sometimes doctors actually know what they are talking about.
2007-11-01 04:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i advise you to put it on hold for a week or so
you feel the adventure yet in the damp chilled woods things wear off
if you do go i advise going with someone, if you have to lay down you can stretch out in the back of the ATV
dont use a shot gun--if you have pain dont continue --dont let yourself get caught up in the moment
yet ask your doctors office
either way read the gosple of John chapters 3&10 and pray cause we cant figure out totally ever what is best
2007-11-01 04:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any activity that runs the risk of you injuring your side, where your spleen is, should be avoided. Check with your doctor though to be safe. Hope you feel better!
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2016-09-28 03:15:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you want to risk rupturing your spleen and bleeding to death out there in the hills hunting, go for it. don't be silly, there will be another hunting season, there won't be another you. stay home, rest and get well. really you are old enough to figure this out for yourself...time to grow up and act responsibly.
2007-11-01 04:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would talk to your doctor for a professional and medical opinion. however, you are crazy if you think that you can go and not feel worse afterwards. i'm sure part of you feeling better is that you've been resting, sleeping, taking medicine, etc. stay home, you're young, you'll have more chances to go hunting.
2007-11-01 04:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay home and rest. It is not worth the risk. The virus is still active in your body and the more rest you get the faster you will recover. There's always next year!!!
2007-11-01 04:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by matt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must live in or near Minnesota, you obviously have Buck Fever! LOL!
I would say it's ok but take it slow. If you are like my sons and husband, nothing could stop you from hunting anyway.
Good Luck! Go get that thirty pointer...oh wait, no, you can't do that, my husband is hunting in Minnesota this week and he is going to get it.
2007-11-01 04:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋