Enlarged spleen - Lifespan
…Maindex - Lifespan » Enlargedspleen - Lifespan * Health Encyclopedia * Check Your Symptoms * Illnesses & Conditions * Injuries * Medical Tests * Surgery Guides * Poisons A-Z * Nutrition Topics * Prescription Index Lifespan’s A - Z Health Information Library Enlargedspleen Because of its wide variety…
Schistosomiasis - Lifespan
…with the species of worm and the phase of infection. * Heavy infestation (many parasites) may cause fever, chills, lymph node enlargement, and liver and spleenenlargement. * Initial invasion of the skin may cause itching and a rash (swimmer's itch). In this condition, the schistosome is destroyed within…
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - Lifespan
…tests in people who do not have any symptoms. Symptoms that can occur include: * Abnormal bruising (occurs late in the disease) * Enlarged lymph nodes, liver, or spleen * Excessive sweating, night sweats * Fatigue * Fever * Infections that keep coming back (recur) * Loss of appetite or becoming full… related searches:enlarged spleen lymphoma | low white blood count
Splenomegaly - Lifespan
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 spleen lymphoma
Sarcoidosis - Lifespan
…* Eye burning, itching, and discharge * Symptoms of uveitis * Decreased tearing Other symptoms of this disease: * Enlarged lymph glands (armpit lump) * Enlarged liver * Enlargedspleen * Dry mouth * Nosebleed Exams and Tests Often the disease is found in patients with no symptoms who have an abnormal… related searches:armpit rash
Acute cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection - Lifespan
…do not realize it because they have no symptoms. People with a compromised immune system can have a more severe form of the disease. Symptoms * Enlarged lymph nodes, especially in the neck * Fever * Frequent tiredness or fatigue * Loss of appetite * Malaise * Muscle aches or stiffness * Rash * Sore… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | viral rash | rash
Gaucher disease - Lifespan
…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…
Primary myelofibrosis - Lifespan
…to form in abnormal sites, such as the liver and spleen. This causes swelling of these organs. There are no known risk factors. The disorder usually develops slowly in people over age 50. Symptoms * Abdominal fullness related to an enlargedspleen * Bone pain * Bruising * Easy bleeding * Fatigue *… related searches:splenectomy | low white blood count
Primary thrombocythemia - Lifespan
…and Tests This condition is often detected on blood tests done for other reasons, before there are any symptoms. A physical exam may show an enlargedspleen or liver. Other tests may include: * Bone marrow aspiration * CBC * Genetic tests * Uric acid level Treatment If a patient has life-threatening…
Hypersplenism - Lifespan
…Definition Hypersplenism is a condition in which the spleen is overactive. Causes Hypersplenism can be caused by: * Cirrhosis * Lymphoma * Malaria * Tuberculosis * Various connective tissue and inflammatory diseases Symptoms Symptoms include: * Enlargedspleen * Low level of one or more types of blood cells… related searches:spleen
