What are the symptoms of splenic infarction?

Symptoms of SPLENIC INFARCTION are: (1) Pain when pressing down on the abdomen. (2) Weakness in arms or legs. (3) Chest tightness. (4) Upper left abdominal pain. (5) Fatigue. (6) Fever. (7) Skin or eyes turning yellow. (8) Abdominal pain

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is splenic infarction?

Splenic infarction is a condition in which blood flow supply to the spleen is reduced or blocked usually by a clot, resulting in tissue death due to lack of oxygen shortage.

Symptoms of splenic infarction

Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Weakness in arms or legs
Chest tightness
Upper left abdominal pain
Fatigue
Fever
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Abdominal pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for splenic infarction

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose splenic infarction

Do you feel severe pain when pressing on your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Do you have chest tightness?
Do you feel pain in the upper left portion of your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you feel fatigued?

Treatment for splenic infarction

Initial management involves hydration,pain killers and monitoring. In many cases symptoms resolve in 7-14 days. Splenectomy may be done persistent symptoms or complications.

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