What is the treatment of splenomegaly?
Treatment of splenomegaly mainly depends on treating the underlying cause. For instance, a viral infection complicated with splenomegaly is firstly managed by giving anti-virals. Mild to moderate splenomegaly usually respond well to medical treatment.
Splenomegaly is usually associated with other systems affections, so patients are preferred to be monitored while being treated to avoid unexpected side effects. Physicians believe that patients with splenomegaly may be immune-compromised so they prescribe short-term broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
