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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 where blood flow to the spleen is reduced or blocked, typically by a clot, causing tissue death due to 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 includes hydration, painkillers, and monitoring. In many cases, symptoms resolve in 7-14 days. Splenectomy may be done for persistent symptoms or complications.

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References

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Reviewed By:

Carlos Cuenca

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

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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