Can iron deficiency anemia cause splenomegaly

summary

Generally, when people have iron deficiency anemia, the body will appear dizziness, dizziness, shortness of breath, faster heart rate and other symptoms. Iron deficiency anemia has a certain impact on people's life. Now I'll share some relevant knowledge with you.

Can iron deficiency anemia cause splenomegaly

First, iron deficiency anemia generally will not lead to splenomegaly, but if it is a newborn, because the newborn spleen or hematopoietic organs, so neonatal iron deficiency anemia will lead to splenomegaly.

Second, iron deficiency anemia is the body's iron storage can not meet the needs of normal erythropoiesis and anemia. It is due to insufficient iron intake, decreased absorption, increased demand, disorder of iron utilization or excessive loss.

Third, hemolytic anemia; in acute hemolytic anemia, the spleen often has mild swelling; in chronic hemolytic anemia, splenomegaly is more obvious, in addition, acute leukemia is often accompanied by anemia and splenomegaly, but the spleen may not be touched in the early stage.

matters needing attention

The prevention of iron deficiency anemia is very important. For infants and young children, iron rich foods should be added as soon as possible, such as eggs, liver, spinach, etc.; for teenagers, partial diet should be corrected, and parasite infection should be checked and treated regularly; iron can be added to pregnant women and lactating women; and menorrhagia should be prevented and treated for women in menstrual period.