What Is Enlarged Spleen?
Enlarged spleen is generally termed as Splenomegaly. It is an enlargement of the spleen that is often associated with any other disease that involves an aberration in the red blood cells.
The incidence is believed to be in response to hyperfunction in order to compensate for the rapid breakdown in the red blood cells. Spleen is a tiny organ that is in the size of a fist and is located in the peritoneal cavity particularly in the right upper quadrant.
It is housed and protected by the rib cage and the average weight is about 200g and size is about 11cm in length in healthy adults. The function of this organ is essential to sustain a healthy functioning of the body system.
Spleen functions in filtering blood and removing byproducts of red blood cells breakdown including other materials and particles that can pass through the blood vessels. Spleen also functions in helping the immune system by synthesizing lymphocytes.
Enlarged Spleen Causes
- Bacterial infections
- Viruses
- Cancer that has spread
- Parasites
- Alcohol or drug use
- Inflammation related to a diet high in chemicals, preservatives, pesticides and other toxins
- Liver disease or cirrhosis
- Blood diseases characterized by abnormal blood cells
- Disorders of the lymph system
- Autoimmune reactions and disorders such as arthritis
- Physical trauma to the spleen or an injury.
Enlarged Spleen Symptoms
- Indigestion or feeling uncomfortable when eating, especially after a large meal
- Spleen pain when taking deep breaths or moving around
- Spleen pain and tenderness, usually on the upper left side of your abdomen
- Pain that has spread from the abdomen to the left shoulder
- Low energy levels, possibly chronic fatigue
- Frequent infections
- Bleeding and bruising easily.
- Symptoms of jaundice
- Symptoms of anemia
- Unexplained weight loss.
Spleen Enlargement Home Remedies
Exercise
Natural Remedies for enlarged spleen include few exercises. In order for the lymphatic system to properly drain fluids, you need to move. All know that exercise promotes blood circulation and reduces inflammation.
Regular workouts can help keep fluids moving throughout your body, which is an essential factor in a healthy spleen. The spleen is responsible for filtering particles within lymph fluids.
Eat A Nutritious Diet
The spleen generally helps turn all the nutrients from digested food into fuel that the body can use for energy. An unhealthy spleen is linked to many health conditions, including fatigue and anemia.
To support your spleen and also your lymphatic system, eat a diet that is high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to help lower inflammation and reduce free radical damage.
Avoid eating few foods that place added stress on your body such as common allergens, low-quality animal products, sugary foods and snacks, processed foods and refined vegetable oils.
Load up on anti-inflammatory foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and spices.
Reduce Stress
Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, leading to inflammation, digestive problems and other health issues. Stress can affect the lymphatic, immune and digestive systems and worsen enlarged spleen symptoms.
Combat your stress by exercising, participating in a relaxing hobby, walking in nature, taking warm baths and taking part in other stress-relieving activities.
Use Essential Oils
Many essential oils can work for enlarged spleen treatment naturally. Essential oils that reduce inflammation, fight infections, increase blood flow and reduce pain, it include lemon, myrrh, oregano, cypress and frankincense.
Combine several drops of your chosen essential oil with a carrier oil, then massage the mixture over the spleen 2-3 times per day to help improve circulation and fight swelling.
By following all the above remedies you can reduce enlarged spleen and apart from remedies you can also try for diet that can reduce this problem. If you have major problem with your spleen you can consult your doctor for better treatment.
I have consulted my doctor and even seen a cardiologist in order to figure out why I have intermittent dull pain under my ribs on the left side of my body. It is not at a sharp pain and if I move or turn on my right side, it goes away. It comes and goes but I don’t know what triggers it. Today, while reading about the autoimmune system, I realized that it is likely my spleen. Do you know what might cause this to be intermittent and do you have suggestions for home treatment?
My advice to you will be that if you facing a sever pain you should consider seeing a doctor as earliest as possible as pain at the upper left side which is associated with enlarged spleen can be due to some underlying infection as well.
Also you need to be rest assure that your liver is working fine.
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Below is the article for home remedies
https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/2017/12/04/home-remedies-to-treat-enlarged-spleen/
Hello Doctor,
I am facing an Enlarged Spleen problem, Spleen Size 18CM
I consulted many Doctors in Fortis Bangalore and Fatima Hospital Gorakhpur but no one is able to tell me the exact reason for it.
I used to feel little pain in the Left side of my abdomen.
All reports looks normal .
Can you suggest on this?
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INLIFE Antioxidant tablets
Dosage: 1 tablet daily after meal or as directed as Healthcare Professional
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Below is the article for home remedies
https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/2017/12/04/home-remedies-to-treat-enlarged-spleen/
Let us take this supplements as of now and repeat the blood test within 3 months and check.
Enlarged spleen 18cm , left abdomen pain .Small amount of foods to be taken because of feeling full at my stomach. My white blood cell count was very high as doctors said it was high in infections. Please help advise the remedy.
Hello Ceferino,
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INLIFE Apple cider vinegar combination
Dosage: Dilute 5 – 10 ml of Inlife Apple cider vinegar with mother vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemon and honey in a glass of water. Have it in an empty stomach in the morning and alternatively you can use this product with your meal as a salad dressing.
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/apple-cider-vinegar-garlic-ginger-lemon-honey/
INLIFE Antioxidant tablets
Dosage: 1 tablet daily after meal or as directed as Healthcare Professional
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/antioxidants-tablets/
Below is the article for home remedies
https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/2017/12/04/home-remedies-to-treat-enlarged-spleen/
I have been told I have an enlarged spleen, picked up on CT scan for blood clots, but found the spleen enlarged and fluid in my right lung. What can I do, Also can you put on weight this this. I am worried, I am having another CT abdomen 20.12.2021. So you advice would be appreicated
Teresa Thank you for sharing the details. We will soon contact you through mail and resolve your query.
A great article. Valuable information to work with. Thank you.
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Hi..I have a hereditary sphyrocytosis and also my 1 year old daughter. My baby got a blood transfusion many times..She also have enlarge spleen pls help my baby for other options aside from blood transfusion..
Hello Rita, Please send us details about the health condition of your daughter at updates@inlifehealthcare.com
Am having hepatitis c enlargement of the spleen and fatty liver, please what are the remedies for this.thanks.
Dear Nwali, Remedies you can follow for the article you are reading and I am sure will help
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INLIFE Curcumin 95
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INLIFE Apple cider vinegar combination
Dosage: Dilute 5 – 10 ml of Inlife Apple cider vinegar with mother vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemon and honey in a glass of water. Have it in an empty stomach in the morning and alternatively you can use this product with your meal as a salad dressing.
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/apple-cider-vinegar-garlic-ginger-lemon-honey/
I also suspect I’ve this problem.where can I get this supplements?
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Hello Dr. Mukta my grandson is 24 years weight 190 lb. He went to the doctor because he had strep trout, he took antibiotics for it. Later I took him to ER they told us that he has Mono, his left side hurts him they told us he has an inflamed spleen.
Hello Isabel,
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INLIFE Apple cider vinegar combination
Dosage: Dilute 5 – 10 ml of Inlife Apple cider vinegar with mother vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemon and honey in a glass of water. Have it in an empty stomach in the morning and alternatively you can use this product with your meal as a salad dressing.
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/apple-cider-vinegar-garlic-ginger-lemon-honey/
INLIFE Antioxidant tablets
Dosage: 1 tablet daily after meal or as directed as Healthcare Professional
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/antioxidants-tablets/
Hello Dr mukta. My wife was having severe pain in her left limp when she went for scanning the doctor discovered she has a spleen enlargement. What kind of medication can help for fast relieve?
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INLIFE Apple cider vinegar combination
Dosage: Dilute 5 – 10 ml of Inlife Apple cider vinegar with mother vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemon and honey in a glass of water. Have it in an empty stomach in the morning and alternatively you can use this product with your meal as a salad dressing.
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/apple-cider-vinegar-garlic-ginger-lemon-honey/
INLIFE Antioxidant tablets
Dosage: 1 tablet daily after meal or as directed as Healthcare Professional
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/antioxidants-tablets/
Good day, not sure if I have the same (Spleen) problem, besides the pain under the rib. Can it extend to throbbing at the back below the wing? This happens now and then. Have not been to doctor for this. Only to a homeopath type eye doc. Some time back.
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INLIFE Apple cider vinegar combination
Dosage: Dilute 5 – 10 ml of Inlife Apple cider vinegar with mother vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemon and honey in a glass of water. Have it in an empty stomach in the morning and alternatively you can use this product with your meal as a salad dressing.
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/apple-cider-vinegar-garlic-ginger-lemon-honey/
INLIFE Antioxidant tablets
Dosage: 1 tablet daily after meal or as directed as Healthcare Professional
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/antioxidants-tablets/
Hi Dr i have a pain under my left breast and a side is also heavy i once goes to the Doctor he told me that i have a spleen on my lung he gave me medication but no different and again i goes to clinic about the same problem then they said they see a problem on my right side so now the pain still goes on pls help me Dr,
Dear Martha,
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INLIFE Curcumin 95
Dosage: Take one capsule twice a day before the meal or as suggested by Healthcare Professional
LINK https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/curcumin-vegetarian-capsules/
INLIFE Apple cider vinegar combination
Dosage: Dilute 5 – 10 ml of Inlife Apple cider vinegar with mother vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemon and honey in a glass of water. Have it in an empty stomach in the morning and alternatively you can use this product with your meal as a salad dressing.
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/apple-cider-vinegar-garlic-ginger-lemon-honey/
INLIFE Antioxidant tablets
Dosage: 1 tablet daily after meal or as directed as Healthcare Professional
LINK: https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/shop/antioxidants-tablets/
Below is the article for home remedies
https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/2017/12/04/home-remedies-to-treat-enlarged-spleen/
Let us take this supplements as of now and repeat the blood test within 3 months and check.
have the home remedies for the enlarged spleen.amgoing to try and see if I can get it done.and reduce the pain though it reccure.
Thank you collins and please share your valuable feedback to other readers as well
Pls doctor most of your descriptions goes on massaging. Are there not oral harbs to eradedicate the problem?pls help my little son
Hello Mr Levi, I suggest if you can email your son’s details like Age, height weight and also his medical condition at updates@inlifehealthcare.com I will surely suggest the correct supplements for the same.
i have enlarge spleeen please help me and left side rib pain weight loss 23 years old any remidy for this
Hi doctor I have a daughter who is one year old .She has a disease called biliary atresia .His spleen is getting bigger. What is the treatment for it
Hello Rony, Firstly I am sorry to hear that your tiny one is going through such a disease , As such I have not came across a permanent treatment for this condition apart from the sugery/procedure known as kasai.
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my spleen is enlarged with 22cm . plz tell me proper diet and home redemies.
Hello Vishnu, I suggest you if you can email me your entire set if details to updates@inlifehealthcare.com
Your home remedies sound useful have tried but still have severe bowel pain at night and aches in knee joints and lower back Dr has prescribed Metronidazole and Buscopan and Macrogol compound but bowel very irregular feel weak Please help Sheila
Hello Sheila, Please share your medication and details to me via email – updates@inlifehealthcare.com so that I can study your reports and case and give you exact help
May God bless you ….. thanks so much for this true information
You welcome