What are signs of spleen problems?

Answer by  cindy (1484)

Problems with the spleen may be completely asymptomatic. If spleen problems do cause symptoms, you may have pain in the upper left quadrant of your abdomen which is where the spleen is located. The spleen can also cause symptoms by effecting the number of platelets in your body which can cause bleeding problems.

Answer by  healthguru (47)

The spleen lies on the left side of the upper abdomen and if there are problems it may increase in size, producing a swelling in that area. A large spleen is often full of blood and may result in abnormal blood tests, particularly a decrease in the number of platelets (specialized cells that help blood to clot).

Answer by  DebH2010 (291)

Spleens don't usually have problems unless something's going on, so your doctor needs to be involved from the start. If you're having pain or pressure, your spleen could be enlarged.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

If you have a spleen problem you will have severe pain. Your spleen can be easily torn and you can have internal bleeding which presents itself as a rigid abdomen.

Answer by  juanita57 (1374)

I would think you would have lots of pain and if the spleen is bleeding your blood pressure could be low. If you had an injury you could be having internal bleeding on the inside like a rupture spleen.

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

The most common problem associated with the spleen is an enlargement, which may cause no symptoms, but if it does it is normally causes a pain in the left abdomen.

Answer by  faza (5)

the signs of spleen problem are jaundice,sharp pain in abdomen,high body temperature, low appetite, abdomen distended .and changes of urine colour

Answer by  rasheedckd (133)

Signs of spleen problems are abdominal pain, anemia, blood loss and increased chance of infections. pain will be on the left upper portion.