Spleen is a part of our lymphatic system but when it gets enlarged measured by weight and size this condition is called splenomegaly. Spleen also called graveyard of RBCs. It usually lies under rib cage in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen. It helps the immune system by storing white blood cells and helping in the creation of antibodies. The spleen has two types of tissue; the red pulp is responsible for filtering blood, while the white pulp is responsible for its immune function. It acts as a reservoir for RBCs and platelets.
SYMPTOMS
- Anemia
- Dull pain on the left side of the abdomen or in your back.
- Loss of appetite
- Sense of fullness while eating
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Jaundice
- Nausea and vomiting
CAUSES
- Infection like TB, Splenic abscess, HIV, malaria
- Blood diseases like ITP, hereditary spherocytosis, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, polycythemia, leukaemia
- Metabolic disease like Gaucher’s disease
- Circulatory diseases like portal hypertension, Infarction
- Congenital non parasitic cysts
- Pressure on the veins in the spleen or liver or a blood clot in these veins
DIAGNOSIS
- Physical examination
- CBC
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Abdominal CT scan, or MRI
DIET TO TAKE
- Consume mainly organic vegetables
- lightly cooked food
- The Grains- oats, rice, sweet rice.
- Vegetables- potato, squash, sweet potato.
- Fruit- dates, grapes.
- Bean product: tofu.
Some Selected Homeopathic Medicines for SPLEENOMEGALY
- CEANOTHUS AMERICANUS
- CHINA
- HYDRASTIS
- NATRUM MUR
- NUX VOMICA
Note : Potency of Medicines may vary acording to different age, gender and other health related conditions.
Disclaimer: Any medicine mentioned above should be taken under the the suprvision of doctor/ physician.
