Can hypersplenism cause joint pain

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The full name of hypersplenism is hypersplenism, which is characterized by typical symptoms of splenomegaly, anemia and bleeding, and usually requires splenectomy. Now let's see if hypersplenism can cause joint pain.

Can hypersplenism cause joint pain

First, hypersplenism does not cause joint pain. Hemocytopenia can lead to anemia, infection and bleeding tendency. Splenomegaly is usually asymptomatic and is often found during physical examination. Sometimes the symptoms of splenomegaly are also very mild, patients may feel abdominal discomfort, stomach reduced or uncomfortable when sleeping to one side. If there is pain and friction related to respiration in the left intercostal region, it often indicates the possibility of splenic infarction.

Secondly, the degree of hemocytopenia caused by hypersplenism is different in splenomegaly caused by various reasons. Usually, the decrease of blood cells is more obvious in congestive splenomegaly. When splenomegaly is caused by infiltration, such as chronic leukemia, hypersplenism is often not obvious. Clinically, the degree of splenomegaly is not necessarily parallel to hypersplenism.

Finally: the clinical manifestations of hypersplenism are splenomegaly, hemocytopenia, anemia, infection and bleeding tendency. After splenectomy, the hemogram was normal or nearly normal, and the symptoms were relieved.

matters needing attention

The primary disease should be treated, and splenectomy can be considered if it is not effective and the primary disease is allowed. In the process of illness, according to the condition to determine the appropriate treatment, to ensure the maximum degree of control.