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What is Spleen?
The spleen is an organ that is located in the left hypochondrium & partly in epigastrium situated between the fundus of stomach & diaphragm.
Functions of spleen
It is a part of the immune system and acts as a filter for blood impurities as apart of the immune system. It recycles only Red blood cells & acts as a storage house for Leukocytes and platelets.
Spleen fights against certain bacteria and viruses in the body.
What is Splenomegaly?
Splenomegaly is a medical term to describe the enlargement of spleen either in size or weight.
Previously it was clinical finding but now with the help of imaging technologies mild spleen enlargement or abnormality can be confirmed too.
An enlarged spleen usually doesn’t cause symptoms, when you go to the doctor for a routine physical exam, your doctor generally discovers an oversize spleen and ask for imaging and blood test for finding an actual cause.
Causes of Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly is enlargement of spleen due to various causes , which may include
- Cirrhosis
- Portal hypertension
- Malignancies
Leukaemia cancer of white blood cells- Lymphoma
- Blood cancer
- I
nfections - Malaria
- Viral infections
- Bacterial infections

Role of Homeopathic Medicines in the treatment of Splenomegaly
There are multiple Homeopathic remedies for spleen related issues, most efficient of them are discussed below
Ceanothus 30
If the size of the spleen is enlarged, it gets inflamed and swollen with severe pain in the left upper abdomen.
You should use this medicine for the treatment of enlarged spleen.
Usage:-
Ceanothus 30 potency, 5 drops in little water 3 times a day
Bryonia 30
- Pain in the left side of
abdomen - Pain gets worse on physical activity and relieves at rest
- Swollen spleen accompanied by constipation and craving for salt
- Excessive thirst
- Dry mouth
Use Bryonia in these symptoms to cure them.
Usage:-
5 drops in little water 3-4 times a day.
China 30
- Severe pain in the upper abdomen on the left side
- Weakness
- Anaemia
- Lack of RBC,s
- Size of the spleen is increased
By using this homeopathic remedy, you can get rid of severe pain.
Usage:-
China 30
Arsenicum Iodatum 30
- Spleen get enlarged
- Weakness
- Early satiety Feeling of fullness without eating or eating a
small amount of food - Abdominal bloating due to abdominal compression in these symptoms use Arsenicum I
odatum .
Usage:-
Dose 5 drops in little water 3 times a day
Magnolia Grandiflora 30
Pain in spleen and
Usage;
5 drops in little water, thrice a day
Grindelia 30
- Unbearable pain due to suppression of malaria fever
-
Heav i ness on the left side of the upper abdomen.
Usage:-
5 drops 4 times a day
Kali Mur 6x
- Hardening of Spleen with Severe Pain
- Whitish Tongue
- Layer of Debris, Bacteria & Dead cell on tounge
Usage
5 drops in little water thrice a day
If you want to use in
Calcarea Fluor 6x
- Spleen hardening with massive size, you will feel sharp, stabbing pain very often.
- By usage of this
biochemic remedy, pain can be relieved.
Usage:-
4 tablets of Calcarea fluor 6x, 4 times a day.