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What Are Side Effects Of Not Having Spleen?
My spleen was removed about two yeas ago and there are things that have happened. I have to take daily medication. My body is not taken or absorbing my medication there are other medication as well. What else is happening because I do not have my spleen
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Spleen is a very important organ and plays a vital role in defense against microorganisms (bacteria) and regulation of lymph.
A person without spleen is very prone to get infected from bacteria especially encapsulated bacteria. therefore, usually all patients undergoing spleenectomy receive vaccination against "encapsulated bacteria" (hemophilus infuenzae and streptococcus).
if your not vaccinated, get a vaccine shot asap against these bacteria.
wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
Spleen is a very important organ and plays a vital role in defense against microorganisms (bacteria) and regulation of lymph.
A person without spleen is very prone to get infected from bacteria especially encapsulated bacteria. therefore, usually all patients undergoing spleenectomy receive vaccination against "encapsulated bacteria" (hemophilus infuenzae and streptococcus).
if your not vaccinated, get a vaccine shot asap against these bacteria.
wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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