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… related searches:spleen
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
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 lump | armpit rash
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 | hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
…) * Low-grade fever * Pressure under the left ribs from an swollen spleen * Bleeding and bruising * Sudden appearance of small red marks on the skin (petechiae) Exams and Tests A physical examination often reveals an enlargedspleen. A CBC shows an increased number of white blood cells. Other tests that…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly Definition Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size. Alternative Names Spleenenlargement; Enlargedspleen Considerations The spleen is an organ that is a part of the lymph system. It filters the blood and maintains healthy red and white blood cells and platelets… related searches:enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis
…cause itching and a rash (swimmer's itch). * Heavy infestation (a large number of parasites) may cause fever, chills, lymph node enlargement, and liver and spleenenlargement. * Urinary symptoms may include frequent urination, painful urination (dysuria), and blood in the urine (hematuria). * Intestinal…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Gaucher disease
…substances to build up in the liver, spleen, bones, and bone marrow. The substances prevent cells and organs from working properly. There are three main subtypes of Gaucher disease: * Type 1 disease is most common. It involves bone disease, anemia, an enlargedspleen and thrombocytopenia. Type I affects…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chagas disease
…the parasite spreads from the bite site, the patient develops fever, malaise, and generalized swelling of the lymph nodes. The liver and spleen may become enlarged. The disease goes into remission after the acute phase and may become chronic with no further symptoms for many years. When symptoms finally…
