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Death rarely occurs from severe anemia. Overwhelming infection may occur as a complication of treatment with steroids or splenectomy, since these treatments reduce the body's ability to fight infection.
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Death is the end of life, a permanent cessation of all vital functions. Dying refers to the body ' s preparation for death, which may be very short in the case of accidental death, or can last weeks or months in some patients such as those with cancer.
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Death is the end of life, a permanent cessation of all vital functions. Dying refers to the body ' s preparation for death, which may be very short in the case of accidental death, or can last weeks or months in some cancer patients.
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Post-splenectomy syndrome is a group of symptoms and signs that frequently occur after surgical removal of the spleen ( splenectomy ). These include: Thrombocytosis (increased platelet count , which can cause blood clots ) Destruction of red blood cells Increased susceptibility to severe infections, especially with organisms such as Streptococcus pneumoniae
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