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One of my neighbours has hereditary spherocytosis and his spleen removed in 1995. He is 33yrs old, married with wife and daughter. Can you let me know what can be his survival criteria or what ... View answer
Hi, I am a 45 year old female and recently had a bone marrow biopsy due to persistent leukocytosis , lymphocytosis and thrombocytosis .. I have a history of hereditary spherocytosis with a splenectomy. My results ... View answer
I am 45 years old and had routine labs drawn on this past monday. I have a history of hereditary spherocytosis with splenectomy and prophylactic appendectomy in 1975. I underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy ... View answer
I have a 13 year old girl who has been recently (December 2010) diagnosed with spherocytosis ... appreciate your opinion on this issue and advise if: a. there is a cure for spherocytosis. b. you ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Shama
( General & Family Physician)
I have hereditary spherocytosis and I had my gallbladder taken out when I was 11, I am 14 right now. I weigh about 160 and It is 3:00 am in the morning right now and My spleen is enlarged, right now it ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
( General & Family Physician)
I have an 8 year old son with Spherocytosis. He is naturally athletic and competitive. He enjoys soccer, baseball, and basketball. His spleen continues to be enlarged, but the risk of removing it does ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Venkata Subrahmanaym Mukkavilli
( Pediatrician)
my 13 year old has spherocytosis, and spleen was removed at 2 years of age. She now has high blood pressure, 1 single gallstone and burning during urination (uti was ruled out and kidney test came back ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
( General Surgeon)
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