|
Did you find posts in this topic useful?
|
 
|
|
|
|
|
| Author |
Message |
sherbondy
Newbie
Joined: 11 Mar 2005
Posts: 13
Report abuse
|
 Posted: 02/17/06 - 01:00 Post subject: Spleenomegaly |
  |
|
How can one tell if they have splenomegaly (enlarged spleen)? Is there a pain or more feels like heaviness. Where this pain would be seen? I’ve been told that enlarged spleen is not always felt. I am HIV+, male, 43. Thanks
|
|
|
Back to top
|
|
Did you find this post useful?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
highman
Newbie
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
Posts: 21
Report abuse
|
| Posted: 03/05/06 - 10:17 Post subject: |
|
|
Well, as I know a mildly enlarged spleen isn't usually felt, however, a significantly enlarged spleen may cause some abdominal discomfort because other organs are being squashed. You were right; splenomegaly feels like fullness or heaviness in the upper left part of the abdomen. In HIV’s + an enlarged spleen is usually an additional disease process going on. You know that the spleen is a large lymph organ which can be enlarged due to HIV. You should ask professional help for this, I can only tell you that immune improvement treatment can sometimes further enlarged lymph nodes, so that usually I wouldn’t be highly concerned about moderate splenomegaly.
|
|
|
Back to top
|
|
Did you find this post useful?
|
|
|
|
|
Create Your Own Health Blog
Write your diary, biography, stories ... Store your pictures, videos, media files...
Express your personality & creativity on SteadyHealth Blogs! It's free!
www.steadyhealth.com/blogs
|
|
|
|
