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Spleen Sep 2, 2001 Hi Doc! Thanks for being so cool about everything. If one has a swollen spleen, related to HIV infection or not, would it hurts? How much? Stabbing pain or occassional discomfort? Can a person still run a marathon? thanks ; ) |
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 The spleen is our major filter organ (along with the liver). It can be enlarged for a number of reasons (including HIV). Depending on how large it is, it will cause left upper abdominal pain. Usually it's a dull pain. Running is not an absolute contraindication. You will know when you start running if the discomfort is too great. | ||
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