Clinical Nutrition, Liver care

Home Remedies To Treat Enlarged Spleen

Posted on by Mukta Agrawal
Enlarged Spleen
04
Dec

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

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

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

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

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.

Mukta Agrawal

Dt. Mukta Agrawal is a qualified dietitian and has done her post-graduation in clinical nutrition and dietetics, she has done her specialization in diabetes and cardiac care and also she is a certified bariatric nutritionist. She is a lifestyle coach and diabetic educator. She has 12 plus years of experience in the field of health and fitness industry. Mukta is passionate about educating people regarding the truths and myths of health through the INLIFE Blog. Her belief in the fact that good health is for everyone is one of the highlights of her writing.

37 thoughts on “Home Remedies To Treat Enlarged Spleen”

  1. Dawn McKinney says:

    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?

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  2. AK says:

    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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  3. Ceferino Jr. Espinosa says:

    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.

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  4. Teresa says:

    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

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  6. Ma. Rita A. Morales says:

    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..

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  9. Isabel N. says:

    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.

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  10. Ngbea Hyacinth says:

    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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  11. collins morse says:

    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.

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  12. Mr Levi says:

    Pls doctor most of your descriptions goes on massaging. Are there not oral harbs to eradedicate the problem?pls help my little son

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  14. Sheila jones says:

    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

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