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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Spleen

My wife had a liver transplant 9 years ago and her liver function are doing good to this day. She was admitted into the hospital 2 days ago with acute broncitis because she could not get well. She is better now and her lungs are now clear but it took a massive dose of antibiotics. Here is the latest problem: the scan showed an enlarged spleen which is pushing against one her lungs. She can't lay flat in the bed because she has trouble breathing. She does okay in a recliner. She is 56 years old. The doctors are discussing what her options are. Question: should she have the spleen removed or just deal with it as is?
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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We should first determine the cause of splenomegaly. Massive splenomegaly may push the diaphragm up causing respiratory symptoms. Doctors will assess the cause based on investigations and history & then will come upto the solution.
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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Spleen

We should first determine the cause of splenomegaly. Massive splenomegaly may push the diaphragm up causing respiratory symptoms. Doctors will assess the cause based on investigations and history & then will come upto the solution.