What is Infective Endocarditis?
...lead to kidney failure.[8][9] The spleen may also become enlarged, a condition called splenomegaly, which can cause abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness when eating.[10] Causes of infective endocarditis...
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Splenectomy; Total: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...life of patients who have other spleen-related conditions such as the enlargement of the spleen or splenomegaly, cancer of the spleen, serious blood disorders, non-cancerous cysts or tumors, and blood...
What is Splenectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...be performed for conditions such as spleen enlargement (splenomegaly), spleen tumors, blood disorders that affect the spleen, and infection of the spleen. Rarely, damage to the spleen caused by injury...
What is Secondary Syphilis?
...be concerned about. Adoctor conditions and symptoms. Less common symptoms of secondary syphilis include:[10][7][9] Weight loss Patchy alopecia (hair loss) Kidney problems (such as glomerulonephritis) Meningitis Hepatitis Splenomegaly (an enlarged...
Warm Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More
...as a result of elevated bilirubin levels Dark-colored urine from the presence of hemoglobin Rapid heart rate or palpitations Dizziness or lightheadedness Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), which may cause discomfort or...
What is Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy Tube Insertion: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...malignancy Peritoneal dialysis Sepsis Splenomegaly Thrombocytopenia Total gastrectomy Ventral hernia Once placed, the PEG tube is expected to support the patient’s enteral feeding and nutritional needs. Patients are typically trained...