Tough Cancers Cured

When I heard the diagnosis of cancer, the question arises in the minds of most people is how much chance of recovery. Unfortunately, some types of cancer is still difficult to cure, even though it does not mean not at all.
Actually there are a lot of factors that affect the chances of recovering a cancer, but the main thing is how quickly the symptoms initially detected. The earlier symptoms are detected sooner and receive the appropriate treatment, the chances of recovery will be higher.
"In principle, the sooner detected, the greater the chance of recovery., And when it is detected, do not run to the alternative," Dr. Ramadan message, SpBOnk, a cancer specialist at Cancer Hospital Dharmais when contacted detikHealth, as written on Wednesday (09/26/2012).
Unfortunately, according to Dr. Ramadan, most cancer patients in Indonesia came under conditions already in stage 3 or 4. This makes any kind of cancer is so difficult to cure, not because there are no drugs or therapies are appropriate but sometimes because it's too late.
Whatever type of cancer, if detected and treated early then hope for a cure is very large. Advances in medical technology make cancer therapy in the present does not always have to be painful, such as the presence of targeted therapy (targeted therapy) are minimal side effects.
Some types of cancer do have a lower chance of recovery than others. Lung cancer, for example, are relatively more difficult to cure because it spreads very fast and until now no drug is truly effective to overcome.
"Today is considered good prognosis include thyroid cancer, skin cancer and breast cancer, while the worst prognosis of pancreatic cancer, liver and lungs," said Dr. Sonar Soni Panigoro, SpBOnk (K), director of the Cancer Hospital Dharmais detikHealth previous article .
However, the suggestion for the early detection remains valid for any type of cancer. As stated by Dr. Ramadan, one way is to always be wary of any lump in the body and immediately checked if deemed suspicious.

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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) - Sign Symptoms Causes

Hypoglycemia  (Low Blood Sugar) - Sign Symptoms Causes

Definition of Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Hypoglycemia is a clinical syndrome resulting from low blood sugar. The symptoms of hypoglycemia can vary from person to person, as can also severity. Classically, hypoglycemia is diagnosed with low blood sugar with symptoms that disappear when the sugar level back to normal range.

Who Is At Risk for Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)?

While patients who did not have metabolic problems can complain of any symptoms of low blood sugar suggest, correct hypoglycemia usually occurs in patients being treated for diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Patients with pre-diabetes who have insulin resistance may also sometimes have low blood sugars when their levels of circulating insulin further challenged by a prolonged period of fasting. There are other causes are rare for hypoglycemia, such as tumors produce insulin (insulinomas) and certain medications. The causes of this unusual hypoglycemia will not be discussed in this article, which will mainly focus on the hypoglycemia that occurs with diabetes mellitus and its treatment.

Even with our advances in treating diabetes, hypoglycemic episodes are often the limiting factor in achieving optimal blood sugar control. In large scale studies that pay attention to strict control in both type 1 and type 2, low blood sugars occurred more frequently in patients who controlled most intensive. It is important for patients and doctors to recognize it, especially as the goal for treating patients with diabetes be-Asien blood sugar control is more stringent.

I Think High Blood Sugar Is Bad. Why Low Blood Sugar Also Bad?

The body needs fuel to work. One of the sources of fuel are the main sugars, obtained the body of what is consumed as simple sugars or complex carbohydrates. For emergency situations (such as prolonged fasting), the body stores sugar as glycogen in the liver. If supplies are needed, the body running a biochemical process called gluco-neo-genesis (which means to "create a new sugar") and change these provisions, supplies of glycogen into sugar. Provisioning process is emphasized that the fuel source from sugar is important (important enough for humans to have developed an evolutionary storage system to avoid the dryness of sugar).

Of all the organs in the body, the brain depends on sugar (which we will now refer to as glucose) almost exclusively. Rarely, if really necessary, the brain will use ketone as a fuel source, but it was not preferred. The brain can not make glucose own and is dependent on the entire body to supply. If for some reason, the level of glucose in the blood falls (or if the purposes of the brain increases and the demands are not met) can occur effects on brain function.

Body Can Protect Himself From Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)?

When the level of circulating blood glucose falls, the brain actually feel the fall. The brain then sends out messages that trigger a series of events, including changes in hormones and the nervous system responses aimed at increasing blood glucose levels. Expenditure reduced insulin and hormones that promote blood glucose levels are higher, such as glucagon, cortisol, growth hormone, and epinephrine are all increased. As mentioned above, there are supplies of glycogen in the liver that can be quickly converted into glucose.

In addition to the biochemical processes that occur, the body begins to consciously alert the affected person that an inter food by causing the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are discussed below.

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar), and How Low Is Too Low?

Biochemical response of the body in hypoglycemia usually starts when sugars are at a height / mid of 70s. At this point, the liver releases his supply and supplies, the hormones mentioned above began to indulge. In many people, this process occurs without any clinical symptoms. The amount of insulin produced is also low in an attempt to prevent a further fall in glucose.

While there is some degree of diversity among the people, most will usually develop symptoms that suggest hypoglycemia when blood glucose levels down to the mid 60s. The first set of symptoms called adrenergic (or sympathetic) because they relate to the nervous system response to hypoglycemia. Patients may experience any of the following;

* Anxiety,

* Sweating,

* A great hunger,

* Chills,

* Weakness,

* Palpitations, and

* Often has difficulty speaking.

In most patients, these symptoms are easily recognizable. The vast majority of patients with only experienced this degree of hypoglycemia if they are on drugs or insulin. Patients (with diabetes or who have insulin resistance) with high levels of circulating insulin are fasting or reduce their carbohydrate intake drastically should also commemorated. These individuals may also individual experience  hypoglycemia being.

Anyone who has experienced episodes of hypoglycemia describe the sense of emergency to eat and relieve symptoms. And, it just is the essence of these symptoms. They act as warning signs. At this level, the brain is still able to access the circulating blood glucose for fuel. The symptoms of a person providing an opportunity to raise blood glucose levels before the brain is affected.

If someone does not or can not respond by eating something to raise blood glucose, the levels of glucose continues to fall. At one place on the limits of 50 mg / dl, most patients continued into the limitations neuro-glyco-penic (brain not getting enough glucose). In this time, the symptoms progress to confusion, sleepiness, changes in behavior, coma, and seizures (attacks).

Treating Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Control of acute hypoglycemia involving shipping / delivery is faster than the source of sugars that are easily absorbed. Regular soda, juice, lifesavers, table sugar, and the like are good options. In general, doses of 15 grams of glucose is given, followed by assessment of symptoms and blood glucose check if possible. Jia after 10 minutes there is no improvement, an additional 10-15 grams should be given. This can be repeated up to three times. At that point, the patient should be considered as not responding to therapy and ambulance should be called.

Ekwivalensi than 10-15 grams of glucose is:

* Four lifesavers

* 4 teaspoons sugar

* 1 / 2 can of regular soda or juice

Many people like the idea of ​​treating hypoglycemia with cake, cookies, and brownies. However, sugar in the form of complex carbohydrates or sugars combined with fats and proteins is far too slowly absorbed to be beneficial in the acute treatment of hypoglycemia.

Once the acute episode has been treated, healthy carbohydrates and long acting to maintain blood sugars at the appropriate boundaries should be consumed. Half a sandwich is a viable option.

If a hypoglycemic episode has progressed to the point where the patient can not or will not eat anything by mouth, which measures more drastic will be necessary. In many cases, family members or roommates can be trained in the use of glucagon. Glucagon causes the rapid release of glucose deposits from the heart. He was given intramuscular injections in patients who can not eat glucose by mouth. Response is usually seen within minutes and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Once again, a long acting source of glucose must be consumed afterward to maintain blood sugar levels within safe limits. If glucagon is not available and the patient is unable to eat anything by mouth, emergency services (eg 911) must be called immediately. Intravenous routes of glucose entry should be established as soon as possible.

With a history of recurrent hypoglycemic episodes, the first step in treatment is to assess whether the hypoglycemia associated with drugs or insulin treatment. Patients with a consistent pattern of hypoglycemia may benefit from the adjustment of drug dosage. It is important that patients check the values ​​of blood glucose several times a day to help determine whether there is a pattern related to foods or medications.

Again, What To Do To Control Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)?

Yes. Patients must wear identification stating that they had diabetes and whether they have a recurrence of hypoglycemia. Patients at risk for hypoglycemia should be advised to check blood sugars before they drive a car, running heavy machinery, or do anything that imposes a physical. In addition, patients should bring fast acting source of glucose (as mentioned above) at any time, and save the source in the car, office, and next to their beds. Efforts should be made to shrink the hypoglycemic effects of regimen-drug regimens and avoid diversity jolt-jolt on the exercise, activity and consumption of alcohol.

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Lymph (Node Swelling) - Inflammation, Infections

Lymph (Node Swelling) - Inflammation, Infections

 

Definition of lymph node

Lymph node-is an important component of the body's immune system and helps in fighting infections.

They are the structures are small, soft, round or oval are found throughout the body and relate to each other in chain-like model (lymphatic chains) by canals similar to blood vessels. Each individual lymph nodes enveloped by a capsule formed from connective tissue.

Inside the capsule, lymph node-containing certain types of immune cells. These cells are predominantly lymphocytes, which produce proteins that capture and combat viruses and other microbes, and macrophages, which destroy and remove the captured material.

Locations lymph node

Lymph node-located throughout the body. Some are directly under the skin where the others are in the body. Lymph node-even the most superficial (close to the skin) is usually not visible or palpable (felt by touch), unless they are swollen or enlarged to some causes.

They are connected to each other by the lymphatic vessels are bound to loose. Lymph node, usually joined at the different areas inside the body where they are responsible for filtering the blood and carry out their immunological function for that particular area of ​​the body. Fluid of the lymphatic vessels into the venous system eventually (the veins) in the body.

Causes of Swollen lymph nodes

There is ample causes for node-swollen lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as "swollen glands" or "swollen glands" (lymphadenopathy or lymphadenitis). In general, lymph, lymph nodes swell when they actively caused by an infection, inflammation, or cancer.

Infections

Infections are the causes of the most common of the node, swollen lymph nodes. Infectious causes of the common-node swollen lymph node is a virus, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.

Viruses

* Infectious mononucleosis (mono),

* Chickenpox,

* Measles,

* HIV,

* Herpes,

* Common cold viruses,

* Adenovirus, and

* Many other viruses

Bacteria

* Streptococcus,

* Staphylococcus,

* Cat scratch disease,

* Syphilis,

* Tuberculosis,

* Chlamydia, and

* Other sexual diseases are transmitted

Parasites

* Toxoplasmosis,

* Leshmaniasis

Mushrooms:

* Coccidiomycosis,

* Histoplamosis

Inflammation

Causes are inflammation and imunoligik of node-swollen lymph node includes diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus as well as sensitivity to some drugs.

Cancer

Corpulent cancers can also cause swelling of lymph-node. This is probably the cancers that originate from the lymph-lymph nodes or blood cells such as lymphomas and leukemias. They may also be cancer-that spread from other organs in the body (metastatic cancers). For example, breast cancer may spread to the lymph, lymph node nearest the axilla (under arm), or lung cancer may spread to the lymph, lymph nodes around the collarbone.

Other causes of Swollen lymph nodes

There are other causes are less common than lymph-node swelling, such as genetic diseases of lipid storage (genetic lipid storage diseases), transplant rejection, graft rejection (transplant graft rejections), sarcoidosis, and many other conditions.

It is also important to mention that the node-swollen lymph node is not always a sign of an underlying disease. Sometimes they can be normal. For example, lymph node, small (less than 1 centimeter), and flat under the jaw (submandibular lymph nodes) in healthy children and young adults lymph nodes or lymph-groin (inguinal lymph nodes) is small (up to with 2 centimeters) in young individuals may be normal.

In many instances, a definitive cause for the node-swollen lymph node may not be determined even after conducting a thorough examination and testing.

Symptoms Swollen lymph nodes

The symptoms from the nodes, swollen lymph nodes varies widely. A person can be completely free of symptoms (asymptomatic) and only found when they were recorded by a doctor during a general physical examination.

Occasionally, nodes, swollen lymph nodes may become very sensitive, painful, and vilify.

More importantly, other symptoms associated with an underlying disease that accompany swelling of the lymph node may be more significant and clinically relevant than the lymph node swelling alone. For example, symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or evidence of local infections (toothache, sore throat) may provide valuable clues in determining the cause of swelling of the lymph node.

Diagnosing Swollen lymph nodes

Nodes-the swollen lymph nodes that are closer to the surface of the body is generally diagnosed by a doctor's examination and feel the areas that are known to have a federation of node-lymph node, for example, node-swollen lymph nodes under the arms (axillary lymph nodes) , node-swollen lymph node on the sides of the neck (cervical lymph nodes), or node, lymph node swelling in the groin (inguinal lymph nodes). Swollen lymph-nodes that can be easily seen and felt.

Other times, lymph, lymph node deeper can be seen on imaging studies, such as CT scan (computed tomography), from the body parts are different.

Tonsil-tonsils behind the throat are also lymph-lymph node, and they are one of the most visible in the body.

Diagnosing the cause of node-swollen lymph node may be challenging at times. The most important component of evaluating lymph node swelling is a whole medical history and a complete physical examination by a physician. Your doctor may ask you about your symptoms such as sore throat, fever and chills, fatigue, weight loss, a complete list of drugs, sexual activity, history of vaccination, the trips recently, the history of the patient's cancer himself and his family, if any, and so on.

A group of nodes, lymph nodes in a particular area of ​​the body reacts to the disturbances in that general area. If there is a specific infection in the area of ​​the swollen lymph node, it is probably the most likely cause of the swelling. For example, an infection of the feet or a few diseases that are transmitted sexually can cause swelling of the lymph, lymph nodes in the groin area.

Doctors usually test the lymph node-by feeling them and classify them based on what it's like-lymph node. They can be classified, for example, as:

* Large or small,

* Sensitive or insensitive,

* Settling or moving (mobile),

* Hard or soft, or

* Solid or elastic.

These characteristics can be useful in suggesting the cause of swelling of the lymph node. For example, a lymph node is hard, insensitive, no move is probably more characteristic of a cancer that spreads to the lymph it. On the other hand, a lymph node that soft, sensitive, able to move can be more likely to represent an infection.

If the enlarged lymph nodes associated with a cancer is suspected, then a biopsy of the lymph node may determine the type of cancer. For example, a lymph node swelling around the collarbone (supraclavicular lymph nodes), may indicate lung cancer in someone who may have other clinical clues that suggest lung cancer.

Treating Swollen lymph nodes

There is no specific treatment for node-swollen lymph node. Generally, the underlying cause needs to be treated, which may result in resolution of a swollen lymph node.

Treating an infection that causes swelling of the lymph node, for example, will result in the lymph node swelling which will subside. If lymph nodes are swollen due to a cancer of the lymph nodes (lymphoma), then the swelling will recede after treatment of lymphoma.

When I should be visiting the doctor for swollen lymph nodes?

If the swollen lymph nodes, associated with fevers, night sweats, or weight loss, and patients do not have any real infection, he may need a thorough evaluation by a physician.

Also, people who have been treated appropriately for an infection but have swollen lymph nodes-which persistent / persistent may need to visit a doctor.

If a patient has a cancer known, or been treated for a past and he note lymph nodes-new in the general area of ​​cancer, she may need to tell a doctor.

Lymph-nodes may swell lymph Commercial

There are many lymph node-adults in various parts of the body may swell for different reasons. Many people can usually view-node swollen lymph nodes in the neck, behind ears, under the jaw, above the clavicle (collar bone), under the arms, and around the groin.

Node-swollen lymph node on the side of the neck or under the jaw is the most common. They may represent an infection around the area, such as a tooth infection or ulcers, throat infections, viral diseases, or upper respiratory tract infections. Most of the cause-node-Causes of swollen lymph nodes in this area is not dangerous; however, occasionally, swelling of the lymph, lymph nodes may also suggest a cancer in the head and neck area.

Nodes-the swollen lymph nodes behind the ear may be associated with an infection around the scalp or the possibility of a conjunctival (eye) infection.

Lymph-lymph node under the arm (axilla) is anatomically important in breast cancer. They are often physically tested in patients who underwent screening for breast cancer. They also play an important role in the pen-stadium (determining the extent) and predict outcome of breast cancer during the removal of tissue from breast cancer. Lymph-node can also be reactive and enlarged due to a trauma or an infection of the arm on the same side.

Node-enlarged lymph nodes above the collarbone (supraclavicular lymphadenopathy) are always considered abnormal. It generally suggests a cancer or an infection from an adjacent area. Examples of this might include lung infections, lung cancer, lymphoma in the chest cavity, or breast cancer. Sometimes cancers that may sow the seeds of further lymph-lymph nodes, such as genital cancers or colon cancer. Some of the causes that are not dangerous from the node-swollen lymph nodes above the collarbone (clavicle) can include tuberculosis or sarcoidosis.

Nodes-the swollen lymph nodes in the groin may be normal in young people as it is called early. However, they can also result from several diseases that are transmitted sexually, genital cancers, or infections of the feet on the same side.

What are the complications Swollen lymph nodes

Maybe there are some complications associated with the node-enlarged lymph node. If the swelling of lymph nodes associated with an untreated infection, an abscess (a cavity containing pus) may occur, which may require drainage through the incision and antibiotics. The skin underlying the enlarged lymph nodes may also become infected.

In other cases, the lymph nodes may become very large and suppress other structures adjacent to the body. This can be a serious and horrible problem that may require medical attention or surgery immediately. For example, the lymph nodes under the arm (axilla) can suppress the blood vessels and nerves that supply the arm. An enlarged lymph node in the stomach may push the intestines and cause an obstruction / hindrance of the intestines.

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Splenomegaly (Enlarged Spleen) - Treatments, Sign, and Symptoms

Splenomegaly (Enlarged Spleen) - Treatments, Sign, and Symptoms

Definition of Spleen distention

Spleen (spleen) is an organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen just below the diaphragm and is protected under the ribs left bottom.

The spleen has several important functions that involve blood cells in the body.

1. He is to filter blood and remove red blood cells are old and damaged, bacteria and other particles as they pass through an intricate network of blood vessels in the spleen.

2. He produces lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells that produce antibodies and aid the immune system.

Filtering system is part of the red pulp and white pulp of the spleen while the cells containing the immune function.

Normally, the spleen is a small organ about the size of a small fist or orange. Splenomegaly describe situations in which the spleen enlarges in size. (+ Megaly = enlarged spleen)

What are the causes of Spleen distention

The spleen enlarges if he was asked to do excessive work in the filter or make blood cells, if there is abnormal blood flow to him, or if it was invaded by abnormal cells or deposits.

Red Blood Cells Abnormal: Because the spleen filter out abnormal blood cells and remove them from the circulatory system, diseases that result in abnormal red cells will cause enlarged spleen. Sickle cell disease (Sickle), thalassemia, and spherocytosis are examples of diseases that make up the cells that form unusual that can not easily maneuver through the blood vessels and small capillaries of the body. If they are not removed by the spleen, these abnormal cells can cause blood clots and reduce circulation. However, removing them causes the spleen to swell and enlarge.

Viral and Bacterial Infections: The spleen is involved in the manufacture of cells that fight infection and part of response it is enlarged. It is generally seen in viral infections such as infectious mononucleosis (caused by Epstein Barr virus), AIDS and hepatitis viruses. Examples of bacterial infections associated with splenomegaly includes tuberculosis, malaria, and anaplasmosis (formerly known as ehrlichiosis).

Splenic vein pressure / blockage: Blood enters the spleen through the splenic artery and left through the splenic vein. If the pressure within the veins is higher or if the splenic vein becomes blocked, blood can not leave the spleen and it may swell. Because blood flow relationships in the liver, cirrhosis and portal vein obstruction can cause complications with venous blood flow from the spleen. Congestive heart failure may lead to both liver and spleen to swell because of increased venous pressure.

Cancers: leukemia, lymphoma, leukemia and both non-Hodgkins and Hodgkins can cause enlarged spleen, such as the diversity of other tumors including melanoma, melanoma can.

Metabolic Diseases: Metabolic Diseases which enlarge the spleen, including Niemann-Pick disease, Gaucher disease and Hurler's syndrome.

The symptoms of an enlarged spleen

An enlarged spleen itself usually causes no symptoms, the symptoms of the underlying disease is often because the patient may seek treatment. This may include weakness and fatigue from anemia, easy bleeding from decreased platelets in the blood stream, or recurrent infections of white blood cells function poorly.

However, when the spleen enlarges, it can suppress the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the living-room chest and abdomen. Irritation of the diaphragm may refer to left shoulder pain. An enlarged spleen can also push forward the stomach and cause anorexia or loss of appetite and early satiety feeling when time to eat.

Because the spleen is enlarged to grow beyond the protection of the rib cage becomes more likely he is injured, thereby increasing the chance that the abdominal pain may occur.

Depending on the amount of damage to the spleen after injury, can occur with bleeding into the abdominal distension (bloating) associated, in the back and shoulder pain, and signs and symptoms of shock. These can include weakness, shortness of breath, and the skin cold, damp and sweaty.

When should I seek medical care for an enlarged spleen?

Most often, the diagnosis of an enlarged spleen was made by chance by a physician. There are usually no symptoms that would bring a patient seeking a doctor. However, symptoms that can not be explained as mentioned above should be investigated by a doctor.

Spleen Yang diagnose distention

Most often an enlarged spleen discovered incidentally on physical examination by a physician. The spleen is usually small enough to hide under the rib cage to the upper abdomen. The tip of the enlarged spleen may be felt in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen and when he continues to move toward edge enlarged right lower quadrant. In some people who are thin, the spleen may be felt in the abdomen but normal in size. An enlarged spleen measuring approximately 12 to 20 cm (4.5 to 8 inches) in any dimension while the spleen is larger than 20 cm (8 inches) are considered as severe enlargement.

If there is concern that the enlarged spleen, blood tests may be considered to assess the cause of enlargement. Common tests may include complete blood cell count (CBC) seeking virgin cells are abnormal red and white, peripheral smear to assess the types and forms of blood cells or monospot, if the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis is taken into consideration. Other tests that evaluate liver function and heart may be considered if clinically indicated.

Abdominal ultrasound, CT, or MRI of the abdomen may be used to evaluate the size of the spleen and to look for other abnormalities in the abdominal cavity that may be associated with splenomegaly.

Treatment For Spleen Yang distention

Treatment for an enlarged spleen is usually directed at the underlying medical conditions that result in splenomegaly. Depending on the underlying issues, treatments can occur with antibiotic, chemotherapy, or radiation. These treatments are for the underlying disease and may allow for reduced spleen size ; however, in some cases, will remain enlarged spleen.

Occasionally, the spleen may need to be surgically removed (splenectomy + = spleen ectomy = expenditure) as part of treatment disease. For example, the inherited spherocytosis, spleen expenditure happen prevent anemia when red blood cells are abnormally shaped continuously filtered out and removed from the bloodstream.

What are the complications of an enlarged spleen

When the spleen enlarges, it loses some of its patron from the bottom of the rib cage and become more susceptible to injury. The enlarged spleen is fragile and can be damaged by the blows that are relatively minor in the upper abdomen. He is a relatively solid organ and can crack causing life-threatening bleeding and potentially significant.

An enlarged spleen may also ensnare the number of blood cells in it that causes excessive:

* Anemia (number of red blood-cell count is reduced), which may lead to weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue;

* Leukopenia (white blood cells is reduced), which may lead to an increased risk of infection; and

* Thrombocytopenia (reduced platelets), which may lead to infection or bleeding problems.

If the spleen is necessary to issue, there is an increased risk of infection, mainly caused by bacteria such as pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae), Hemophilus influenza, and meningococcus (Neisseria meningitides). It is important to consider the maintenance of immunization, current immunization (particularly pneumococcal vaccine, because about 50% to 90% of infections after splenectomy caused by encapsulated streptococci) against infkesi-infection in patients who had spleen removed.

Spleen  prevent distention

Splenomegaly is a complication of underlying disease, and he himself can not be prevented. Ideally, early recognition of an enlarged spleen may help doctors come up to the early diagnosis of the cause and may prevent further enlargement of the spleen.

The prognosis (forecast) for Spleen Yang distention

Depending on the cause, the enlarged spleen may return to normal size and function if the underlying disease being treated and eliminated.

* Usually, in infectious mononucleosis, the spleen returned to normal when the infection improved.

* In some circumstances, removing the spleen is part of the treatment and can make the person more susceptible to an infection-infection.

* Many diseases result in an enlarged spleen as a permanent physical findings and may result in only a fair prognosis because that person might be in-creased spleen injuries, infections, and abnormal bleeding.

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