splenectomy - Page 2 - Thalforum

sahil · December 19th, 2005, 08:09 AM

thanx Ralf buddy for supporting me yaar.

Vik · February 16th, 2006, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asma jamal

hi to all,
well spleenectomy has been a big issue for me in the past years.
actually in 2001 i was going through labcoly(removal of gall blader) and the hametologist of that hospital advised me to remove spleen as well. i was totally confused that why to remove spleen?? although it was giving me small troubles but was not in the situation of spleen removal ....so i took the advise from my seneior hematologist and he strickly adviced us not to remove it until and unless it causes u any harm. thankx to him..and now im with my spleen doing perfect....so my sencere advise to everybody is that never think to remove any organ by just thinking that tommorrow it may cause problem..thats wrong ....ur each and every organ is precious and it has a function at its place and its helping ur body to work ...but if an organ troubles u and the only solution is the removal of that organ then go ahed seeking the proper medical advices...and always remember TO TAKE RIGHT DICISSIONS AT RIGHT TIME it improves the quality of our precious lives.
~@sma

yes. quite right.

I had my spleen for many many years because I had not major problems. It was removed only when it started destroying lot of RBCs'. Decisions such has these should be taken ONLY after consulting specialist doctors and by the patient. Only the person who has the problem can best make a decsision like this. And it is important not be influenced by those who may have somewhat to gain by your decision.

Vik

sahil · February 17th, 2006, 03:32 AM

so Vik y many of the patients who dont have any problems with their spleen get it removed at a very small age............?

gagancha · February 17th, 2006, 07:24 AM

I Totally Agree With You Vik And Sahil That Is A Very Good Question There Could Be Many Reasons Many A Times Doctors Who R Not Specialists Gave Incorrect Advice To Remove The Spleen As It Would Reduce Blood Transfusions this is what i have heard

Prince · February 17th, 2006, 12:38 PM

I support removal of spleen at early age in Thal major. Well I am not a qualified person to make suggestions. In my case I belive it was a good decision 12 years ago.