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Can thin blood affect you spleen?
Yes it can affect your spleen as the types of blood cells cannot work functionally to support your spleen.
Does Mononucleosis affect the spleen?
It can. One of the common complications of infectious mononucleosis is an enlarged spleen, and less commonly rupture of the spleen.
Can a person live without a spleen?
yes a person can live without spleen but they only take it out if you have a special cancer
What is the life expectancy of someone with spleen cancer?
The life expectancy of someone with spleen cancer is approximately 16 percent. Cancer of the spleen is extremely rare, but has a 86 percent morbidity rate.
Will a human die without a spleen?
yes i think you can live without your spleen because my aunt got hers taken out i think!
Can i survive pneumonia without a spleen?
Yes, it is possible to survive pneumonia without a spleen. However, having a spleen helps the immune system fight infections, so individuals without a spleen are at a higher risk of infections, including pneumonia. It is important for individuals without a spleen to take precautions to prevent infections and to seek prompt medical treatment if they develop pneumonia.
What are facts about the human spleen?
You can survive without it!
Can people live without a spleen?
Yes
How long can a person live without spleen?
you can live indefinatly without a spleen The spleen is essential for the formation of red blood cells in a fetus until the bone marrow develops. After birth it normally performs several important functions, but all of them can be taken over by by other organs.
How does removal of the spleen affect immunity?
Removal of the spleen can weaken the immune system as the spleen plays a role in filtering the blood to remove old or damaged red blood cells and certain bacteria. Without a functioning spleen, individuals may be more susceptible to certain bacterial infections, particularly those caused by encapsulated bacteria. Vaccinations against these bacteria are often recommended for individuals who have had their spleen removed.
What are the Results of spleen removal?
well for one you wont have a spleen anymore, besides you dont really need it anyway, people can survive without their spleen, with just one kidney, and even without their stomach (intestines will carry out the digestion process)
If you do not have a spleen can you die from the flu virus the swine flu?
Individuals without a spleen are more susceptible to infections, including the flu virus. Without a spleen, the body's ability to fight off infections is weakened, making them more vulnerable to complications from the flu. It is important for individuals without a spleen to take precautions such as getting vaccinated against the flu to help protect themselves.
