Symptoms of splenomegaly in children

summary

The texture of splenomegaly may change in different degrees due to different causes. Splenomegaly caused by acute infection is usually soft; Splenomegaly caused by chronic infection, leukemic cells and tumor cells infiltration is hard and uneven; The spleen of cirrhosis is moderately hard; The texture of congestive splenomegaly varies with the degree and time of congestion. The time is short, the congestion is light, the texture is soft, the time is long or the congestion is heavy, the texture is hard, but generally there is a sense of fullness. Cystic swelling with cystic sensation and uneven surface. Children's symptoms of splenomegaly now to tell you.

Symptoms of splenomegaly in children

Mild splenomegaly was defined as mild splenomegaly when the inferior margin of spleen was 2-3cm below the costal margin during deep inspiration. It can be seen in some viral infection, bacterial infection, Rickettsia infection, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, Hodgkin's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, tropical eosinophilia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic Pura, etc.

The lower margin of moderate splenomegaly is 3cm below the costal margin to the umbilicus. It can be seen in acute granulocytic leukaemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic hemolytic anemia, infectious mononucleosis, splenic amyloidosis, malignant lymphoma, Niemann Pick disease, etc.

Extreme splenomegaly is defined as extreme splenomegaly or megaspleen when the lower margin of extreme splenomegaly exceeds the umbilical level. It can be seen in chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic malaria, advanced schistosomiasis, polycythemia vera, thalassemia, etc.

matters needing attention

Yellow food and sweet food into the spleen! You can give him some yellow food! Like soybean, pumpkin, millet... Pay attention to natural food, not processed food. Eat more bitter food, but also eat more sweet and refreshing fresh fruits and vegetables. It is pointed out that Brassica oleracea, cauliflower, watermelon, hawthorn, apple and grape are rich in minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and silicon, which have magical effects of calming nerves and reducing fire. In addition, give the child a suitable recipe, scientific collocation, meat, vegetables, fruits, Cereals, etc. let the child eat, to encourage, do not force and scold, otherwise the child will have a fear of eating and rebellious psychology, play the opposite effect.