The spleen is a relatively small organ (about the size of a human fist), which is located on the left in the abdominal cavity. Two types of tissue form the spleen: white and red pulp. The role of this small organ in the functioning of the immune system is difficult to overestimate. The immune cells surrounding the blood vessels of the spleen remove abnormal microorganisms and cells from the blood. The spleen, as it were, protects our body from the entry of foreign substances and foreign substances into it. That is why any injury to the spleen threatens our painless condition.
Two types of pathologies of this important organ are distinguished: enlargement and rupture of the spleen. In this article, I would like to pay more attention to the second type.
Rupture of the spleen is a very dangerous injury that requires emergency medical attention. When this condition occurs, blood from the damaged organ enters directly into the abdominal cavity. The main causes of rupture of the spleen are any injury (often sports) and a car accident. Damage to the tissue or membrane of the spleen can cause any slightest blow to the abdomen or its strong compression.
To prevent this dangerous injury can only avoid provocative situations, and this is practically impossible in life. When playing sports, it is important not to neglect special protective devices that can soften the shock force and prevent spleen rupture.
Accurately diagnose spleen rupture can only be done in a hospital as a result of procedures or computed tomography, which can determine if there is blood in the abdominal cavity. However, this condition can be assumed even earlier, knowing the symptoms.
Rupture of the spleen: symptoms
The main thing to remember is to assume a rupture of the spleen is possible only if there was a blow to the body or its compression. With this diagnosis, severe abdominal pain will be felt, mainly in the area of the upper left square. The pain may be aching or acute bursting. The stomach area also often becomes painful.
Another brightest sign is a deterioration in the quality of vision. This can be manifested by a fuzzy visual picture, flashes of light in the field of view.
The mental state of the victim also changes, including confusion and complete disorientation.
A person with a rupture of the spleen complains of weakness, thirst, dizziness. In some cases, fainting, nausea, and vomiting are possible.
Even with an external examination, the severity of the patient's condition is obvious. It is drenched with cold sweat, the skin is pale, and the limbs are cold. Characterized by superficial rapid breathing, lowering blood pressure, tachycardia.
Medical care for rupture of the spleen
As a rule, such a pathology requires surgical intervention, as a result of which the spleen is removed. Although sometimes it is still possible to save it. The outcome of the operation depends on the injury received and the speed of delivery of the victim to the hospital.
Of course, you can live without a spleen, but its absence greatly affects the quality of this life itself: various complications often arise, immunity is significantly reduced, and, accordingly, there is an increased likelihood of catching a disease that the body will struggle to fight. To help somehow, such people are recommended regular vaccination against many diseases.
Be attentive to yourself and those who are near you. Sometimes, it is precisely human participation that is lacking, the desire to help, in order to deliver the victim on the operating table in time, thereby saving not only a single organ, but also life itself.
Health to you and your loved ones!