Enlarged spleen advice

Annie Kate

I've most likely got an enlarged spleen that I bruised while bending over. Ontario Telehealth told me to visit my doctor in the next 2-3 days, but wonder if there is anything natural I can do.

frogvalley

I use homeopathy and found an article that might be of interest. https://hpathy.com/cause-symptoms-treatment/enlargement-of-the-spleen/

Annie Kate

Thank you @frogvalley. That is an interesting but scary article. It's obviously not something to deal with on your own.

I will definitely go to the doctor and then try to find an alternative practitioner depending on what the doctor diagnoses.

Torey

I have never treated spleen issues before but these are suggestions.

Red Root (Ceanothus americanus). This can be used in homeopathic form as well as in herb form.

Codonopsis and Astragalus.

Ginger.

Bitters. Bitters are good for everything. :)

Annie Kate

Thank you @torey. I have found a source for bitters but I can try ginger right away. :)

stephanie447

Always see your doctor first for something like this - it could be serious if a spleen bursts.

Torey

@Annie Kate I just came across this blog article from the East-West School of Planetary Herbology. It is more about keeping your spleen healthy rather than healing from injury but it might have some useful suggestions for you to help in your recovery.

https://planetherbs.com/blogs/lesleys-blog/feeling-damp-bloated-heavy-care-for-your-spleen/

Annie Kate

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881955#Comment_881955

Yes, Stephanie, that's what i read. Thank you for the warning, though. There are definitely times to go see a doctor!

Annie Kate

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881992#Comment_881992

Thank you, @torey!! I have many of the symptoms, so this looks like a good place to start. The foods are all things I am craving and the spices also, so that works beautifully. I will learn more about the herbs.

stephanie447

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/882189#Comment_882189

Yes, I have to be careful - and we all should. With my Ayurveda associations, we are ethically required to refer out to a medical doctor for situations like this before giving holistic advice. It's in part to protect the client as well as the profession as a whole.

Annie Kate

It's great that there are rules like that @stephanie447. Everyone is protected that way.

water2world

@Annie Kate Thanks for posting, I also have an enlarged spleen and have been to the doctor! (First step)

Annie Kate

You are welcome @water2world! I hope things go well with you.