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Tightening in the chest
Weak
Stomachache gets worse when pressed
Fatigued
Upper left abdominal pain
Stomachache
Have a fever
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What is Splenic Infarction?
Splenic infarction is a condition where blood flow to the spleen is reduced or blocked, typically by a clot, causing tissue death due to oxygen shortage.
Typical Symptoms of Splenic Infarction
- Yellowish eyes or skin
- Stomach pain that worsens when the stomach is pressed
- Pain in the upper left abdomen
- Weakness in your arms or legs
- Fever
- Feels a hard lump in upper right abdomen
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Chest tightness
Diagnostic Questions for Splenic Infarction
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed any yellowing of your eyes or skin?
- Does your stomach pain get worse when you press on it?
- Are you experiencing pain in the upper left abdomen?
- Do you have weakness in your arms or legs?
- Do you have a fever?
Treatment of Splenic Infarction
Initial management includes hydration, painkillers, and monitoring. In many cases, symptoms resolve in 7-14 days. Splenectomy may be done for persistent symptoms or complications.
Reviewed By:
Carlos Cuenca, MD (General Surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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