Removal of the spleen called splenectomy.
The spleen is located in the left upper quadrant. She works as a part of our immune system. Another spleen filters the blood. It delays the damaged blood cells and germs.
Why remove the spleen
After an injury. The spleen is bleeding badly when damaged, so after a serious injury it must be removed.
Enlargement of the spleen. This is called splenomegaly.
Various blood disorders. Sometimes, certain blood cells become small. You can remove the spleen, blood cells, and then will slowly disintegrate.
Preparations for the removal of the spleen
If you have time, then the removal of the spleen is necessary to prepare
The spleen helps us defend against infection, so you need to make it work well before splenectomy, to strengthen the immune system. For this administered vaccine. They normally operate only in conjunction with the spleen. If the situation allows, the vaccine was administered 2 weeks before removal of the spleen.
What happens after splenectomy
It may well be that the appointed antibiotics. Some people are prescribed antibiotics for a long period of time. After this it is necessary to closely monitor for any signs of infection. If the temperature suddenly rise or will be other symptoms, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics immediately.
Even after removal of the spleen dramatically increase the likelihood of blood clots in the veins. We'll have to see to it that does not sit for too long without moving in airplanes, or even at your desk.
