Question
How to treat an enlarged spleen in children?
Answer
There are many causes of an enlarged spleen, including schistosomiasis, chronic hepatitis, kala azar, typhoid fever, malaria, portal hypertension, leukemia, malignant lymphoma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and others. Enlarged spleen may lead to hypersplenism, reducing the number of blood cells and platelets in the blood. First, it is important to determine whether the spleen enlargement is acute or chronic. Does the child have symptoms like fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea?