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  2. Splenectomy - Wikipedia

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    Normally, erythrocytes are stored and removed from the circulating blood by the spleen, including the removal of damaged erythrocytes. However, after a splenectomy the lack of presence of the spleen means this function cannot be carried out so damaged erythrocytes will continue to circulate in the blood and can release substances into the blood.

  3. Asplenia - Wikipedia

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    Quinine (with or without clindamycin) is usually an effective treatment. [29] Alert warning - People without a working spleen can carry a card, or wear a special bracelet or necklet which says that they do not have a working spleen. This would alert a healthcare professional to take rapid action if they become seriously ill and cannot notify ...

  4. Autosplenectomy - Wikipedia

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    The spleen is an important immunological organ that acts as a filter for red blood cells, triggers phagocytosis of invaders, and mounts an immunological response when necessary. [2] Lack of a spleen, called asplenia, can occur by autosplenectomy or the surgical counterpart, splenectomy. Asplenia can increase susceptibility to infection. [3]

  5. What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles spreads ...

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    The spleen is an important organ for fighting meningitis, and so people with lymphoma or sickle cell disease may need a booster. Same goes for someone who is living without a spleen due to a ...

  6. An Expert Vet Weighs the Pros & Cons of Removing Tumors ... - AOL

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    Cancer cells need glucose to thrive, but normal cells can survive with ketones as an energy source. In some types of cancer, amazing results have been seen using this diet with other therapies (3).

  7. Spleen - Wikipedia

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    The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the immune system. [2] It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron. As a part of the mononuclear phagocyte system, it metabolizes hemoglobin removed from senescent red blood ...

  8. Abdominopelvic cavity - Wikipedia

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    Humans can live without the gallbladder. [10] The largest lymphatic organ is the spleen, which is dark purple and located under the lower ribs, around the left side of the upper abdomen. [11] [12] It filters the red blood cells by extracting old cells. [11] [12] Coming off the side of the cecum (the tiny tail piece) is the appendix. It is a ...

  9. How long can you survive without food? That depends on ... - AOL

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    How long someone can survive without food depends on various aspects, such as their age, weight genetics, health and hydration level. ... Live Help; 29 °-2° Moses Lake. Mail ...