D73.5: Infarction of spleen
The spleen is on the top left side of the abdomen. Old blood cells are broken down in the spleen. Furthermore, defense cells are stored. If the defense cells are needed, they are then released from the spleen into the blood.
The condition is caused by several things. It may be that the blood vessels are not transporting enough blood to the spleen. It may also be that the blood is not being carried away from the spleen properly. This can happen when a blood clot blocks the blood vessels, for example. It is also possible that your spleen has ruptured. This can result in bleeding into the spleen or the surrounding environment. Your spleen may have twisted. This can result in the blood vessels around the spleen being cut off. In that case, you are not getting enough blood to your spleen. You probably have severe abdominal pain because your spleen is not being properly supplied with blood. The pain can extend throughout the whole of the left abdomen and the left shoulder, and be especially present when you take a breath.
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