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What causes spleen problems?
An enlarged spleen is the result of damage or trauma to the spleen from any of several different medical conditions, diseases, or types of physical trauma. Infections, liver problems, blood cancers, and metabolic disorders can all cause your spleen to become enlarged, a condition called splenomegaly.
What does a swollen spleen feel like?
An enlarged spleen typically causes no signs or symptoms, but sometimes it causes: Pain or fullness in the left upper belly that can spread to the left shoulder. A feeling of fullness without eating or after eating a small amount because the spleen is pressing on your stomach. Low red blood cells (anemia)
What causes a swollen spleen?
There are many things that might cause a spleen to enlarge, including: Viral, fungal and bacterial infections. Hemolytic anemia, in which the spleen destroys healthy red blood cells. Blood clots of the veins from the spleen or liver.
What is Felty syndrome?
Felty syndrome is usually described as associated with or a complication of rheumatoid arthritis. This disorder is generally defined by the presence of three conditions: rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an enlarged spleen (spenomelgaly) and a low white blood cell count (neutropenia).
Can you feel your spleen with your fingers?
You should try to palpate spleen by superficial palpation and not deep palpation. Splenic tip is just hugging anterior abdominal wall. With superficial palpation, let the splenic tip come and touch your fingers with deep breathing rather than you going after spleen.
How do you heal your spleen?
How can you care for yourself at home?
- Get plenty of rest for 2 to 3 months while your spleen heals.
- Avoid strenuous activities that could re-injure your spleen.
- Ask your doctor when you can go back to work, school, or your regular activities.
- Be safe with medicines.
How do you test for Felty syndrome?
There is no single test for Felty’s syndrome. Physicians diagnose Felty’s syndrome based on the presence of rheumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), and an abnormally low white blood cell count.
What is the lowest WBC count?
In general, for adults a count lower than 4,000 white blood cells per microliter of blood is considered a low white blood cell count. For children, that threshold varies with age.
Which is the correct way to make a fist?
In general, there are only three different thumb positions that can determine which “fist type” you are. If you keep your thumb on the outside of your fingers, pointing up, you are Fist Type One. If you keep your thumb on the outside, but it sits across your fingers, you are Fist Type Two.
Why do you put your thumb on top of Your Fist?
Thumb On Top If you make a fist with fingers clenched and thumb resting relaxed on top of your hand, you have a sensitive, insecure external personality. You have a strong imagination, a lot of curiosity, and an ironic sense of humor. Internally, you crave protection and want to be treated with respect.
What is the kids definition of a fist?
Kids Definition of fist : the hand with the fingers bent tight into the palm : the hand clenched with the fingers doubled into the palm and the thumb doubled inward across the fingers
Why do you Hold Your Fist like that?
Internally, you crave protection and want to be treated with respect. In romantic relationships, you may have a hard time expressing your emotions, which could lead to your partner feeling unloved.