All Entries in the "Spleen" Category
Getting to Know the Function of the Spleen
Most of us have heard of the body part called the spleen. Not all of us however are familiar with what it really does. Even specialists only recently discovered that the spleen may actually play a vital role in the immune system.
What You Should Know About Splenectomy
Splenectomy is a surgical procedure intended to remove an organ known as the spleen. Although humans can live without spleens, doctors only remove them when absolutely necessary. After all, the spleen is still part of the system that defends our bodies against infections. Under what circumstances is the spleen removed and how is the procedure [...]
What Happens if Your Spleen Ruptures?
The spleen used to be a medical mystery even for experts. Now we know that it has a role to play in helping prevent infections. Nonetheless, the spleen is one of those organs that are not absolutely essential to human survival. Humans can live without a spleen although some people without it may become more [...]
What it Means to Have an Enlarged Spleen
The spleen is a small fist-sized organ found on the top left portion of the abdomen below the diaphragm. Since it is a part of the lymphatic system, it protects the body from infections by getting rid of bacteria, viruses and other foreign bodies that may be harmful. Aside from this, it also gets rid [...]
