Spleen - one of the organs of the body unnoticed. And, as scientists believe, it is not a vital part of the body. Its removal does not lead to tragic consequences. Although its function is not fully understood, it plays the role of a blood filter and is for the production of antibodies. Her pain may point to a different area of \u200b\u200bthe body that is sick.
Where is the spleen?
Spleen is the left side of the body, above the abdominal cavity behind the stomach and flush with edge 9 to 11. Its length is about 13 cm. Usually, the spleen weight equal to 200, with the body of the disease and its increase this figure may be more than two kilograms. The main task of the spleen - have storage for red blood cells.
In appearance resembles a coffee bean spleen or capsule (pictured). Its color may be dark red. Sometimes with purple tinge.
In the normal state probe it is not possible, since it is closed ribs. But its increase is possible. And it is an occasion to see a specialist. In most of the spleen is no pain receptors. If there is something wrong, it begins to increase. At the same time constraining the adjacent organs. Creating an unpleasant sensation. This is the spleen response to diseases of other organs.
Symptoms of pain in the spleen
Even if the spleen is not damaged physically, the pain will still be the first sign. Usually it is a pain on the left side, in the hypochondria. The larger increases spleen, the more it compresses the surrounding organs. Also nausea, vomiting, tremor, and constrained reduced pressure breathing - may be signs of pain. May appear in skin rashes, itching, rapid pulse, or sores on the legs. It can also be a symptom of the disease.
You need to look for the cause, which was the source of the pain. It is worth paying attention to the nature of the pain, its duration and intensity. May depend on the patient's condition.
As a rule, patients come to a specialist with complaints about unpleasant pain on the left side. They are mistakenly some perceived as heartfaches or osteochondrosis.
Causes of pain in the spleen
One of the reasons may be the consequence of physical damage during fall or shock. If this was not, then pain may be due to too large physical exertion. There may also cause diseases of other body organs. For example, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, syphilis and others.
What do you need to know when examining the spleen?
Specialists engaged in the survey of the spleen:
- hematologist;
- infectious;
- surgeon.
What diseases are associated with the spleen?
- plug development of the spleen, its damage;
- current spleen;
- infarction spleen;
- increase, tumors and various irreversible processes.
What is the diagnosis and tests?
- Ultrasound;
- blood test;
- biochemistry;
- determination of blood clotting;
- CT;
- MRI.
With any pain in the body, it is important to reveal them in time and contact a specialist. Timely appeal to the doctor can save life.
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