The spleen is an organ in the upper far left part of the abdomen, to the left of the stomach.
The spleen varies in size and shape between people, but it’s commonly fist-shaped, purple,
and about 4 inches long. Because the spleen is protected by the rib cage, one can’t easily
feel it unless it’s abnormally enlarged.
The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of
the immune system. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets and white
blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause
pneumonia and meningitis.
Enlarged spleen (Splenomegaly)
An enlarged spleen, usually caused by viral mononucleosis (“mono”), liver disease, blood
cancers (lymphoma and leukemia), or other conditions.
By pressing on the belly under the left ribcage, a doctor can feel an enlarged spleen. He or
she can also look for other signs of illnesses that cause splenomegaly.
A probe is placed on the belly, and harmless sound waves create images by reflecting off the
spleen and other organs. Splenomegaly can be detected by ultrasound.
A needle is inserted into a large bone (such as the pelvis) and a sample of bone marrow is
taken out. Leukemia or lymphoma, which cause splenomegaly, are sometimes diagnosed by
bone marrow biopsy.
Ruptured spleen
The spleen is vulnerable to injury, and a ruptured spleen can cause serious life-threatening
internal bleeding and is a life-threatening emergency. An injured spleen may
internal bleeding and is a life-threatening emergency. An injured spleen may
rupture immediately after an injury, or in some cases, days or weeks after an injury.
Sickle Cell Disease
In this inherited form of anemia, abnormal red blood cells block the flow of blood through
vessels and can lead to organ damage, including damage to the spleen.
People with sickle cell disease need immunizations to prevent illnesses .
Thrombocytopenia : (low platelet count)
An enlarged spleen sometimes stores excessive numbers of the body’s platelets.
Splenomegaly can result in abnormally few platelets circulating in the bloodstream where
they belong.
Accessory spleen
About 10% of people have a small extra spleen. This causes no problems and is considered
normal.
normal.
Spleen treatments.
Splenectomy : The spleen is removed by surgery, either through laparoscopy (multiple small
incisions) or laparotomy (one large incision). After spleen removal, it’s important to get
vaccinations against certain bacteria, such as H. influenza and S. pneumonia. An absent
spleen increases vulnerability to these infections.
Technically, people can live with no kidneys, but require dialysis.The spleen can be
removed if, for instance, it's damaged. However, people without a spleen are more prone
to infections.
What foods heal spleen?
Consume mostly organic vegetables, sauteed or lightly cooked, grains like rice oats and
quinoa, cherries, coconut dates, figs, grapes and mushroom.
Do not eat raw and cold foods.
Certain organs are related to emotional activities, i.e. the heart is related to joy, the
liver to anger, the spleen to pensiveness, the lungs to anxiety and the kidneys to fear.
News
The World leaders, the Fourth Estate, Social Media and common citizens have vented
their spleen on the blasts in the tiny island of neighboring Sri Lanka .
Day 1. Arms : Parts of the body Day 2. breasts : Parts of the body
Day 3.Chin & Cheeks Day 4. Dimples
Day 7 . Gums/Gingiva Day 8. Hair
Day 9. Intestine Day 10. Jaws 
