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Dear sir mam , I got stomach pain and went to hospital. On ct scan , it shows my spleen is enlarged to 13.5 cms and doctors advice to admit on seeing this . What to do ? Recently undergone appendectomy on 5th August.
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Spleen enlargement can mean a multiple things - infection, destruction of red blood cells, white blood cells, autoimmune disease. We need to do a detailed history work up to narrow down the diagnosis.
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Hlo sir
In yr CT scan: Most organs normal, only finding is spleen enlarged (13.5 cm) and a few tiny kidney stones (not serious).
Causes of spleen enlargement: recent infection, liver-related changes, or blood disorders.
Because you recently had appendectomy and now stomach pain + enlarged spleen, doctors advised admission for proper evaluation.
Next steps: admission is sensible → do blood tests (CBC, LFT, peripheral smear), infection screen (malaria, typhoid, viral), and monitoring.
Till then: avoid abdominal injury/strain, follow doctor's advice.
Likely treatable once the cause is identified
I hope it help you
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Normal length of spleen is about 12cm . In your case it is slightly big . India is a malaria endemic country and such enlarged spleen can be due to malaria itself.There are lot many other reasons for splenomegaly.
What was your reason for going in for CT abdomen. If you have gone through any other test please do share.
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Go for CBC , PBF thick and thin to rule out malaria,
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Splenectomy advisable. No medicine.
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Dear sir madam,
The spleen is enlarged as per your CT report, this is called splenomegaly.
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You have to get admitted to a hospital and go for treatment. Otherwise it may cause complications.
You also need to get some tests-
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
PBF (Peripheral Blood Film)
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If you are experiencing weakness or bleeding from any part of your body. you have to get admitted right away.
We can also have a video session if you want to know more about your condition .
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Dr. Muskan
General Physician
Chandigarh
Please follow your treating doctor’s suggestion and get admitted for observation and evaluation. Do not delay. Once the cause is identified, treatment can be started accordingly.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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