Patient's question:
My child has been experiencing abdominal pain and bloating over the past few days, along with fever and nausea. When we went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said there was an issue with the spleen. I would like to ask, what are the symptoms of splenomegaly in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello, splenomegaly is a common sign in infants and children, usually seen in systemic diseases such as infections, blood disorders, metabolic diseases, tumors, etc. Diseases limited to the spleen itself are rare. During acute infections, splenomegaly is often observed within a few days, and the spleen can be palpated below the left costal margin. Chronic infections leading to splenomegaly are primarily due to proliferative infiltration. For your child's condition, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for further examination as soon as possible and start treatment based on the results.