Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hypersplenism
…in which the spleen is overactive. It can be caused by tumors, anemia, malaria, tuberculosis, and various connective tissue and inflammatory diseases. Symptoms include an enlargedspleen that is often accompanied by a low level of one or more types of blood cells. The enlargedspleen can cause stomach…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Histiocytosis
…is often systemic (whole body) involvement as well, causing rashes, lung problems, gum problems, lymph gland swelling, hormonal problems, enlargement of the spleen and liver, and anemia. Not surprisingly, with a disease that affects so many systems and organs, histiocytosis can be deadly. Children over… related searches:seborrheic dermatitis | enlarged spleen lymphoma | hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Sarcoidosis
…Fever * Shortness of breath * Cough * Skin lesions * Skin rash * Headache * Visual changes * Neurological changes * Enlarged lymph glands (armpit lump) * Enlarged liver * Enlargedspleen * Dry mouth * Fatigue (one of the most common symptoms in children) * Weight loss (one of the most common symptoms… related searches:armpit rash | armpit lump | enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Enlarged spleen Enlargedspleen Because of its wide variety of functions, the spleen may be affected by many conditions involving the blood or lymph system, and by infection, malignancies, liver disease, and parasites. related searches:enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
…younger than 40. The disease is more common in Jewish people of Russian or East European descent, and is uncommon in Asia. Symptoms * Enlarged lymph nodes, liver, or spleen * Fatigue * Abnormal bruising (occurs late in the disease) * Excessive sweating, night sweats * Loss of appetite * Unintentional weight… related searches:leukemia | low white blood count | enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Primary myelofibrosis
…spleenenlargement continues. Symptoms * Abdominal fullness related to an enlargedspleen * Bone pain * Bruising * Easy bleeding * Fatigue * Increased susceptibility to infection * Pallor * Shortness of breath while doing physical work Exams and Tests Physical examination shows an enlargedspleen. Later… related searches:enlarged liver
