Hypertension in the portal or splenic veins causing chronic congestive enlargement of the spleen. Characterized by anemia, jaundice, leukopenia, splenomegaly, ascites, thrombocytopenia and gastrointestinal bleeding. Red blood cells in the spleen are destroyed early.
Cause(s) : Obstructive pathology in the portal, hepatic or splenic vein stopping blood flow from spleen to heart.
Symptoms :
Abdominal Pain and distress
Diarrhea
Anemia
Brown skin pigmentation
Nosebleed
Blood in vomit
Pallor (yellowish skin) and mild jaundice
Muscle wasting
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in peritoneal region)
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