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What Causes Lower Left Back Pain While Having Splenomegaly?

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Question : I believe I have an enlarged spleen. My vision is getting blurry. I have lower left back pain. My left shoulder and arm tingle. There was blood on the toilet paper after wiping from a bowel movement. Any idea what this sounds like, and how concerned should I be?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need CT scan of abdomen for further information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir

I have through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern.

Enlarged spleen requires careful evaluation.

Considering other symptoms of back ache , arm tingling and passage of blood in the stool.

It's very important to rule out malignancy of the liver and gastrointestinal system.

For this, I advise you to get a CT scan abdomen at the earliest.

A colonoscopy can be planned at a later stage based on scan results.

Once malignancy is ruled out, further management can be planned accordingly.

Post your further queries if any.

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What Causes Lower Left Back Pain While Having Splenomegaly?

Brief Answer: Need CT scan of abdomen for further information. Detailed Answer: Hello, Sir I have through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern. Enlarged spleen requires careful evaluation. Considering other symptoms of back ache , arm tingling and passage of blood in the stool. It's very important to rule out malignancy of the liver and gastrointestinal system. For this, I advise you to get a CT scan abdomen at the earliest. A colonoscopy can be planned at a later stage based on scan results. Once malignancy is ruled out, further management can be planned accordingly. Post your further queries if any.