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Is it dangerous if fluid in the stomach and no cancer cells when the spline enlarged

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March 17
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Before the found my AML, I fought kidney and liver disease. I got to the point I looked 9 months pregnant. The eventually took out a total ( over time as you cant have it taken all at once) of 10 liters of ascites. I had no cancer register at that time and my spleen was slightly enlarged but not to a dangerous level. Mich

March 18
MyLeukemiaTeam

Is fluid in the stomach dangerous when the spleen is enlarged but no cancer cells are present?

An enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) itself carries serious risks, regardless of whether fluid in the abdomen contains cancer cells. The main danger is that an enlarged spleen has a high risk of rupturing, which is a Show Full Answer

Is fluid in the stomach dangerous when the spleen is enlarged but no cancer cells are present?

An enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) itself carries serious risks, regardless of whether fluid in the abdomen contains cancer cells. The main danger is that an enlarged spleen has a high risk of rupturing, which is a life-threatening medical emergency. This is why anyone with splenomegaly should avoid contact sports and activities that could cause abdominal trauma.

Fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) can occur when the liver is compromised. While ascites is less common with leukemia compared to some other cancers, it can still cause discomfort and complications.

Even without cancer cells in the fluid, both conditions require medical attention:

- The enlarged spleen needs monitoring and treatment to address the underlying cause
- The fluid buildup may indicate liver issues or other complications that need management
- You're at higher risk for serious infections without a properly functioning spleen

Your healthcare provider can help determine the cause of both the enlarged spleen and fluid accumulation, and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Don't hesitate to discuss these symptoms with your doctor, as they can offer medical advice on managing your enlarged spleen and improving your overall comfort.

March 17
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

My spleen is enlarged & I have no problem. I take medication which controls my CLL. I am 74 and visit the gym 3 times a week
I pace myself and worry about my Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) more than CLL. The spleen filters & removes bad things from the body so an enlarged spleen is being more active. I hope you can get medication to help control CLL ??

March 17
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yep

March 20
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Is the spleen big and has it got Fluid my dads had it before they drained it out 🙏

March 18

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