Over time, splenomegaly can reduce the number of healthy blood cells in the body; this results in frequent infections. Not only that, but an enlarged spleen is much more likely to rupture. Potentially life-threatening, a rupture occurs when the covering of the organ breaks open. Depending on the size of the rupture, this may lead to heavy internal bleeding in the abdominal cavity.

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