A ruptured spleen is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Unless treated, a ruptured spleen can lead to serious complications from internal bleeding, including death. The good news is that spleens don’t just rupture out of nowhere, so you’ll likely be pretty aware that you’re dealing with an issue that requires medical intervention. […]
The Causes & Treatment Options For An Enlarged Spleen
Your spleen is an organ that helps to defend your body against infection by producing bacteria-fighting white blood cells. It also maintains healthy red and white blood cell counts and filters abnormal blood cells from the bloodstream. It’s role isn’t as well known as other organs like your lungs or stomach, but it plays a […]
Life After Spleen Removal Surgery
Your spleen is a non-essential organ, but that doesn’t mean everything will be exactly the same after you undergo spleen surgery. There’s are a number of things you need to be mindful of and adjust in your daily life in order to thrive without a spleen. We take a closer look at how to make […]
What is a Splenectomy & When is it Necessary?
A splenectomy, as the name implies, is an operation that involves removing your spleen. Your spleen helps fight infections in your body and filter old or damaged blood cells, but it is not an essential organ. Because of this, if problems develop, a surgeon will remove the organ through a splenectomy operation. Today, we take […]
