Splenic Infarction Quiz
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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.
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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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References
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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.
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