what is splenic index?
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Normal spleen size varies with patient age, size and underlying metabolic conditions. On average, the spleen measure 12 x 7 x 4 cm with a weight of 150 grams. The splenic index is used to estimate normal spleen size by multiplying the 3 dimensions. (Normal range 120-480 cm3).
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When possible, a doctor treats the underlying disease that caused the enlarged spleen. Surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be necessary but can cause problems, including an increased susceptibility to infections. However, the risks are worth taking in certain critical situations: when the spleen destroys red blood cells so rapidly that severe anemia develops; when it so depletes stores of white blood cells and platelets that infection and bleeding are likely; when it is so large that it causes pain or puts pressure on other organs; or when it is so large that parts of it bleed or die. As an alternative to surgery, radiation therapy can sometimes be used to shrink the spleen.
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I have answered your other question. Please consider it.\n\nWeight index is related with age.\n\nApparently you seem to be a little fat.\n\nGo by my advices.
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The portal venous system drains venous blood from the abdominal part of the digestive tract (except the lower rectum), spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder and delivers it to the liver.
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The glycemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. You, yourself, don't have a "glycemic index" -- this is a measurment that relates to foods and beverages you consume and compares foods gram for gram of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates that breakdown quickly during digestion have the highest glycemic indexes --typically such "simple" carbohydrates are things such as fruit juice that are, in essence, very close to glucose(the form sugars take in the blood). The blood glucose response is fast and high. Carbohydrates that break down slowly (sometimes called "complex carbohydrates"), releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low glycemic indexes. These would be foods such as whole grains or starches that also contain proteins (bulgar wheat or kidney beans,for example).
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The spleen can have a deficiency of yin, just like it can have excess yin. It can be treated by addressing the spleen meridian. This meridian starts at the medial side of the large toe, through the abdomen, spleen, diaphragm, esophagus and ending on the lower surface of the tongue.
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Do you not mean spleen i don't know what a spline is but the human spleen is located in the upper left part of the abdomen, behind the stomach and just below the diaphragm. The spleen is a ductless, vertebrate gland that is closely associated with the circulatory system, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells in holding a reservoir of blood. It is regarded as one of the centres of activity of the reticuloendothelial system. Until recently, the purpose of the spleen was not known. It is increasingly recognized that its absence leads to a predisposition to certain infections.
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The spleen monitors, destroys and stores red blood cells. In addition to this, the spleen has two functions, the red and white pulp. The white pulp helps fight infections and the red pulp removes unwanted materials.\nIt is increasingly recognised that its absence leads to a predisposition to certain infections\n\ndefinitely not a good thing.\n\nImmunisations and splenectomy\nPeople who have had their spleen removed or have a spleen disorder are at increased risk of infection, most commonly Pneumococcal infection. Some vaccines are recommended especially for these people and they should be discussed with the doctor. They are: \nPneumococcal vaccine \nMeningococcal vaccines \nHaemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (recommended in an adult who has close contact with children less than 5 years of age).  http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Spleen_explained?OpenDocument
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MCH-mean corpuscular hemoglobin. MCHC- mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration. The Red Blood Cell indices test is a blood test that provides information about the size(MCV & RDW), weight(MCH), and hemoglobin concentration(MCHC) of RBCs(red blood cells). This test is routinely preformed as part of a CBC(complete blood count). The MCV (mean corpuscular volume)is a measure of the average volume or size of a single RBC and is therefor used in classifying anemias. iron deficency anemia or deficency in b-12 or folic acid are possibilities
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Indeed.  I read it in Scientific American.  They grind unusable organs that didn't make the cut for transplantation.  The spleen is especially high in heamocytes which fight the deleterious effects of male erectile dysfunction.  Future research is looking at whether soylent green can reduce the troublesome size of the main sphincter in those affectionatetly known as as*h**es.
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Your immune system actually gets a bit weaker. You can live just fine without your spleen, but it is an essential part of the immune system. The spleen eliminates dead red blood cells and stories so antibodies. I find that limiting your antibiotic intake and building your own immunity really helps you to feel better and catch less colds.
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The spleen is a gland that is associated with the circulatory system, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells in holding a reservoir of blood.
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Well, mesenteric means that it relates to the mesentery which include the tissue folds in the abdominal cavity that connect the intestines to the back of the abdominal wall. The mesentery contains arteries, veins, lymphatic ducts and nerves that supply the intestines.  \n\nAdenopathy refers to a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands).  In the case of mesenteric adenopathy, this would refer to enlargement of glandular tissue affecting the abdominal lymph nodes.  Mesenteric adenopathy is a self-limited inflammatory process that affects the mesenteric lymph nodes in the right lower quadrant. Its clinical presentation mimics that of acute appendicitis. \n\nLots more info on mesenteric adenopathy at site below.  Hope that helps!
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Absent or defective splenic function is associated with a high risk of fulminant bacterial infections and a high mortality rate. Asplenia and splenic hypoplasia are terms used to indicate complete or partial lack of splenic function. Loss of splenic function usually occurs as a result of surgical removal or autosplenectomy, ie, infarction in patients with hemoglobinopathies. Congenital splenic anomalies are usually accompanied by abnormalities in other organ systems, especially cardiac abnormalities, but they may occur in isolation. Polysplenia, ie, bilateral left-sidedness, is also frequently associated with congenital cardiac anomalies. \n\nPatients with polysplenia have multiple spleens, and their splenic function is usually normal. Isolated asplenia or hyposplenia is often diagnosed only after the patient has had a serious, fulminant, and often fatal infection. These conditions are extremely difficult to diagnose in the absence of other indicators. Morphologic anomalies of peripheral blood erythrocytes, such as Howell-Jolly (HJ) bodies, may be the only evidence of the presence of a nonfunctional spleen .\nWorldwide, most patients with asplenia or hyposplenia have an underlying hemoglobinopathy such as sickle cell disease.\nIsolated asplenia and polysplenia are commonly associated with significant abnormalities involving other organ systems.\nAn awareness of these associations and syndromes may help in screening the patient for splenic dysfunction.\nThe most important clinical indication for the evaluation of splenic function is the presence of complex congenital heart disease. Patients should be evaluated for splenic dysfunction if any of the following are present:\nRecurrent infection or sepsis, especially with encapsulated organisms\nFamily history of asplenia or polysplenia\nCyanotic congenital heart disease or complex cardiac malformations\nEvidence of visceral heterotaxy or other associated malformations\nBilateral trilobed or bilobed lungs on chest radiographs\nIn contrast, the presentation of patients with isolated congenital absence or hypoplasia of the spleen may be less dramatic.\nChildren with these conditions may present to the primary caretaker with fever or overwhelming sepsis, or they may even be moribund.\nAssociated cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary abnormalities may not be present to alert the physician to their underlying immunocompromised state.\nFeatures such as thrombocytosis, HJ bodies in red cells, and recurrent episodes of invasive infections with encapsulated organisms may be helpful in identifying individuals with isolated absence or hypoplasia of the spleen. The absence of these features, however, does not exclude splenic malfunction, although it may make the diagnosis more difficult.
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pray tell, what does"spreaksheet" mean?
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http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medical_conditions/Indices/L/leukoderma.htm
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A CT scan detected ascites, hepatomegaly with. enlargement of the caudate lobe and compression of the. inferior caval vein (VCI)......I think