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 […]
