What are the symptoms of hepatomegaly and splenomegaly

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Splenomegaly is an important pathological sign. Under normal circumstances, the spleen can not be touched, such as supine position or lateral position can touch the edge of the spleen should be considered splenomegaly. Splenic enlargement is the main manifestation of splenic diseases. Now let's share some knowledge about the symptoms of hepatomegaly and splenomegaly.

What are the symptoms of hepatomegaly and splenomegaly

First, mild splenomegaly is defined as mild splenomegaly when the inferior margin of spleen is 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.

Second, moderate splenomegaly was found when the inferior margin of moderate splenomegaly was 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.

Third: extreme splenomegaly is defined as extreme splenomegaly or megaspleen when the lower edge 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

At ordinary times to develop good living habits, not picky, group balance nutrition, keep health, prevent infection. Once found, immediately go to the hospital for examination and treatment. The following complications may occur after splenectomy: thrombosis; The spleen is the protective organ of blood filtration; Secondary thrombocytosis. Therefore, in the case of elderly or long-term bedridden and young patients with hypersplenism, whether splenectomy should be carefully selected.