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Learn About Hypersplenism
Hypersplenism is an overactive spleen. The spleen is an organ found in the upper left side of your abdomen. The spleen helps filter old and damaged cells from your bloodstream. If your spleen is overactive, it removes the blood cells too early and too quickly. An overactive spleen is often, but not always, enlarged (splenomegaly).
The spleen plays a key role in helping your body fight infections. Problems with the spleen can make you more likely to develop infections.
Common causes of hypersplenism include:
- Cirrhosis (advanced liver disease)
- Lymphoma
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
- Various connective tissue and inflammatory diseases
Symptoms include:
- Enlarged spleen
- Low level of one or more types of blood cells
- Feeling full too soon after eating
- Stomach pain on the left side
Advocate Medical Group Primary Care
Kevin Koo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Koo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Hypersplenism, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koo is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.
Dou-sheng Bai practices practicing medicine in Yangzhou, China. Bai is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hypersplenism, Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy.
Na Huang practices practicing medicine in Xi'an, China. Ms. Huang is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypersplenism, Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Portal Hypertension, Cirrhosis, and Splenectomy.
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of vagus nerve-guided laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection, and to assess its impact on postoperative digestive complications and quality of life.
Summary: In this study,the researchers compared the changes in immune function-related indicators in patients with liver cirrhosis following laparoscopic partial splenectomy,to determine whether this surgical intervention can enhance postoperative immune function and thereby improve patient outcomes.
Published Date: April 01, 2025
Published By: Frank D. Brodkey, MD, FCCM, Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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