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February 17
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi mel yes I ate a lot of salty foods . like even now I can't eat bacon or sausage without my lymph nodes getting really swollen plus my legs and basically my whole body..I have to take a lymph node cleanse and lots of water to flush it out..our lymph nodes is part of our Detox system and it doesn't work properly so we have to help it out by exercise drink lots of water and take a lymph cleanse no salt ..for a few days.. this is what works for me hope it helps

February 18 (edited)
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Was it enlarged alot my dads is like a ball 😢

February 17
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

That’s good what did you eat Deb and dad has fluid as well as Being enlarged

February 17
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Only time I have really bad swelling is if I Eat to much salt..I have not had any issues with my spleen lately But I had a little in the beginning..But with my diet changes it went away...

February 17
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Does fluid buildup cause spleen enlargement?

No, fluid inside the spleen isn't what causes it to become enlarged. In leukemia, the spleen becomes swollen when cancer cells accumulate and pile up inside it, stretching it to an unusual size.

The spleen normally filters and stores blood cells, but when leukemia cells build Show Full Answer

Does fluid buildup cause spleen enlargement?

No, fluid inside the spleen isn't what causes it to become enlarged. In leukemia, the spleen becomes swollen when cancer cells accumulate and pile up inside it, stretching it to an unusual size.

The spleen normally filters and stores blood cells, but when leukemia cells build up there, it can grow large enough to press against your stomach and other organs. This is called splenomegaly.

While fluid buildup in the abdomen (called ascites) can occur with some cancers and cause bloating, this is different from spleen enlargement and is more commonly associated with solid tumor cancers rather than leukemia.

If you're experiencing abdominal discomfort or feeling full quickly when eating, it's worth discussing with your doctor, as these can be signs of an enlarged spleen.

February 17

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