Recommendation Antibiotics"...If there is any sign of infection (for example raised temperature, sore throat, unexplained cough, abdominal pain and/or headache with drowsiness or a rash), a doctor should be contacted..."

The Condition"The spleen is a vital organ and is used by the immune system for several critical functions and for this reason a splenectomy has serious and long-term consequences..." Recommendation Antibiotics"In order to reduce further the small risk of serious infection, a person who has undergone splenectomy will need to take antibiotics for the rest of their life..."

The Condition"...The spleen may be removed if it is damaged or overactive, or if the patient has cancer of the lymphatic system..."