Question
What are the symptoms of an enlarged spleen in children?
Answer
Enlarged spleen is quite common in infants and young children, often caused by systemic diseases such as infections, blood diseases, metabolic diseases, or tumors. During acute infections, the spleen may become congested within a few days, making it palpable under the left ribcage; chronic infections leading to splenomegaly are usually due to proliferative infiltrations. For the child in question, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for further examination and treatment based on the results of the examination.