What Causes an Enlarged Spleen?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Symptoms of an Enlarged Spleen
People with splenomegaly usually do not experience any kind of symptoms. In most cases, the condition is discovered during a physical examination. In a slim person, the spleen is palpable. The most common symptom of splenomegaly is a pain in the upper-left quadrant of the abdomen. In addition, the feeling of abdominal fullness is also common, especially after eating a small amount of food. This symptom indicates that the spleen is large enough to create pressure on the stomach. Decreased immunity may also signify splenomegaly, in which case, the body is unable to fight infections.
