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Worrying, Studying, Sugar, and your “Spleen by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative Medicine , and vice versa.  The organ system most affected by academic activities is the Spleen (in ancient texts...” and not given much credit at all for doing anything!). Physically, the Chinese Spleen...
I hope that your friend has been under the care of a physician...it is possible that he could have hepatitis and if he has this, it need medical treatment.  Once the "scary" diagnoses have passed, Traditional Chinese Medicine
An Evaluation of Yin (raw) foods and the Spleen by Dhrumil Purohit Patient Expert of the ‘spleen’, by which they refer to the system that governs digestion and nutrient assimilation, and includes... spleen’. These formulations are usually referred to as Chi supporting formulas; Chi being referred...
Sepsis is a serious medical condition that is characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state (called a systemic inflammatory response syndrome or SIRS) and the presence of a known or suspected infection.[1][2] The body may
When I looked up the symptoms, fatigue was one of the symptoms of cancer of the spleen but as I'm sure you know fatigue can be caused by just about anything. So don't worry until you're told to worry
ABC News: NHL Star Avery Suffers Lacerated Spleen by Greg T. Patient Expert ABC News: NHL Star Avery Suffers Lacerated Spleen I hate Avery but I never wanted him to stop breathing... it looks like he will recover.
a surgeon, but I would imagine that cutting the spleen is an easy thing to do under emergent circumstances...
Anatomical Alphabet by Vanessa R. Patient Expert A Street Anatomy fan by the nickname Faii , recently submitted this anatomical interpretation of the alphabet.  I love that the letter ‘D’ is the spleen, it’s my favorite little organ!
Great post on Splenic Infarct at Altitude with Sickle Cell Trait by Dr. Erik McLaughlin Medical Doctor The ExpeditionMedicine.co.uk crew has a very interesting post about a patient that suffered a splenic infarcture on a Peruvian trip.  Something to remember, as this patient had no known history of sickle cell disease or tr
Now What?! by David K. Patient Expert I took Arman in for the ultrasound this afternoon. The spleen is smaller, down from 11.4 cm to 9.0 cm. That's on the upper limit of normal for a six year-old's spleen, but it's not surprising given...

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Enlarged spleen
Anyone ever hear of an enlarged spleen with someone who is infected?

**DONOTDELETE** Enlarged spleen People that are negative and postive can have an enlarged spleen. While it is part... indicitive of early, middle or late infection.

Dr. Holodniy says an enlarged spleen is 'a very non...crap

spleen removal
what are the hazards of living without a spleen. Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. spleen removal Persons who have had their spleens removed are at greater risk for a variety of infections, primarily particular bacterial infections. For persons with HIV, another aspect of note is that their absolute CD4...crap

spleen
does anybody know if hte spleen would enlarge and hurt during initial infection. I just remembered that at the time my glands started to swell my spleen hurt for about a week also. Man am i scared now!!!!!

**DONOTDELETE** spleen Hey guys sorry for my ignorance the spleen is on the left and the pain was on the right...crap

swollen spleen
what can cause a swollen spleen and will the sweeling go away on its own? Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. swollen spleen Many kinds of diseases, including infections, cancers, blood disorders, liver disease, among others. It is a nonspecific finding.crap

spleen removal and life expectancy
my daughter needs to have her enlarged spleen removed. Are there any research that show the life expectancy or treatment after removing the spleen? Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. spleen removal and life expectancy Thanks for your post.The key unmentioned question is why spleen removal (splenectomy) is needed...crap

enlarged spleen
How common is it to have an enlarged spleen approximately 6 weeks after possible exposure.../enlarged spleen can be an indication of HIV infection. I also have general itchiness the past week (also...** enlarged spleen There is no way known that you can know about having an enlarged spleen. I bet...crap

Hepatitis C & Enlarged Spleen left untreated
What happens with a person who has an Enlarged Spleen and it is not removed or the under laying....D. Hepatitis C & Enlarged Spleen left untreated I share your concern for liver disease, expecially if your liver shows bridging fibrosis and you have an enlarged spleen. I would consider speaking to a social...crap

Who should get Hep A & B vaccinations
Dr DieterichI have Hepatitis C never treated. I have an enlarged spleen and fatty liver with bridging fibrosis. What is the criteria for vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B? Do you know roughly what they cost? I have no insurance so I'm limited in what I can do. Douglas T. Dieterich, M...crap

enlarged spleen
Is an enlarged spleen a sign of hiv? On and off i have been having a sort of dull pain in the upper left portion of my stomach, under my ribs. What can this mean? Please respond


**DONOTDELETE** enlarged spleen I have been having spleen problems as well. It really bugs me after a meal...crap

you are a great men please help me (part 2)
i will promise , iam still having enlarged spleen and pain in my body like neurological pain , i got 6 negative... , despite all this risk and symptoms ? 2) what can i do with my enlarged spleen ? (HCV , HBV , HSV2 , vdrl... enlarged spleen 5 month ago and still persisting , a battery of test done nothing can lead...crap