What are the symptoms of splenomegaly

In the human digestive system, the spleen is a relatively important organ. When the spleen is affected by some reasons, it will develop lesions. Splenomegaly is one of the phenomena. When the spleen is enlarged, it will have many effects on the human body. When some symptoms appear in the body, it is necessary to adjust the treatment according to the symptoms. Patients with splenomegaly should quit smoking and drinking, and avoid eating fish and some irritating foods.

Symptoms of Splenomegaly

1. Splenomegaly combined with symptoms and past medical history can effectively make a preliminary diagnosis of the disease. If you have been infected with the hepatitis virus, or have a history of long-term drinking or blood transfusion, and your spleen is enlarged, you may suspect chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, etc.

2. Splenomegaly accompanied by fever may be due to various types of acute or chronic infections. Splenomegaly accompanied by anemia, fever, and bleeding may be a sign of leukemia. Splenomegaly accompanied by anemia can be considered as hemolytic anemia. Splenomegaly accompanied by vomiting blood and black stools may be caused by cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Splenomegaly accompanied by palpitations, shortness of breath, and dyspnea may indicate pericardial effusion.

3. When taking a deep breath, there is a slight swelling 2 to 3 centimeters below the spleen, which may be a bacterial infection.

4. Extreme spleen enlargement, with the lower edge of the spleen extending beyond the level of the navel, may lead to the diagnosis of malaria, thalassemia, myelofibrosis and other diseases.

5. Moderate enlargement of the spleen. The lower edge of the spleen is three centimeters. In this case, diseases such as acute lymphocytic leukemia, rickets, and malignant lymphoma may be considered.

Splenomegaly Treatment

1. Eat more bitter foods: Bitter melon, bitter almonds, garlic, etc. are all bitter foods. Patients with splenomegaly can eat more of them, which can help relieve the symptoms of splenomegaly.

2. Eat more vegetables and fruits rich in minerals: Broccoli, cabbage, watermelon, apples, etc. are all vegetables and fruits rich in minerals, which are beneficial for patients with splenomegaly to eat more.

3. Eat more heat-removing foods: Mangoes and pears are very effective in removing heat, and patients with splenomegaly can eat more of them.

Diet therapy for spleen enlargement

1. Red bean and barley soup

First soak the red beans until soft, then add an equal amount of coix seeds and boil with water, then add an appropriate amount of brown sugar and seasoning wine. Drinking red bean and barley soup regularly can help remove moisture from the body and relieve symptoms of spleen enlargement.

2. Homemade spleen-strengthening beverage

Put 30 grams of astragalus, 15 jujubes, 10 grams each of wolfberry and hawthorn, 3 black plums, 3 grams each of raw licorice, tangerine peel and fresh mint into a pot, add water and boil. After the flavor comes out, add appropriate amount of rock sugar and it is ready to drink. It can regulate the spleen and stomach and relieve the symptoms of splenomegaly.