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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction When Diagnosed With An Enlarged Spleen?
Question: I have an enlarged spleen, diagnosed in the ER. I have no pain or other symptoms. Blood tests indicate platelets of 95,000 and I have elevated blood pressure of 144/72 and this is normal for me. The doctor who examined me could feel no enlarged lymph nodes, but a CT scan of the abdomen area indicates slight abnormalities. My question: Could this enlarged spleen be caused by something other than Lymphoma?
Brief Answer:
Splenomegaly
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
Some other causes are
1-Infections
a-Viral infections, such as mononucleosis
b-Parasitic infections, such as toxoplasmosis
c-Bacterial infections, such as endocarditis
2-Inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
3-Trauma, such as an injury during contact sports
Regards
Splenomegaly
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
Some other causes are
1-Infections
a-Viral infections, such as mononucleosis
b-Parasitic infections, such as toxoplasmosis
c-Bacterial infections, such as endocarditis
2-Inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
3-Trauma, such as an injury during contact sports
Regards
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