CT Scan Showed Enlarged Spleen. Having Low HB Levels. What Treatment Should Be Done?

Posted on Thu, 9 Aug 2012

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Question : Hi there,

During the CT scan , i found that my wife has ENLARGED SPLEEN problem .

the reason for the CT (computerized Tomography) scan of the abdomen is Low HB level at 6..
the size of the spleen that is measured as three times of its normal size..

I know low HB level can cause serious complication in future pregnancy..could you please advice regarding the treatment options?

Thanks
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singal (24 hours later)

Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for contacting Healthcare Magic.

Splenomegaly and low haemoglobin can be due to liver disease or a haematological (blood related) disorder.

Your wife needs a through clinical examination, various blood tests, endoscopy and probably a good physician to plan for a further evaluation.

Best wishes,

Dr Dinesh Singal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar