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Spleen Enlarged

Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.The spleen is an organ that is a part of the lymph system. It filters the blood and maintains healthy red and white blood cells and platelets.Because o...

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Enlarged Spleen
Left Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain

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Appropriate limitation of activity, including avoiding contact sports, will help prevent trauma that might cause the ...

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Enlarged Spleen
Left Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain

Prevention

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Although often there are no symptoms from an enlarged spleen, you may experience pain in the left upper section of yo...

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