Polysplenia with Functional Asplenia is when a person is born with more than one spleen. Having more than one spleen does not always mean that it is working at its full capacity. People with Functional Asplenia are prone to bacteria infections. These groups of people are managing as Asplenic.
Asplenia increase the risk of Septicemia from encapsulates bacteria. A syndrome known as OPSI (overwhelming post splenectomy infection) may kill a person within a few hours if not treated immediately. These groups of people are at risk for Pneumococcus, Haemophilus, influenzae, and meningococcus.
Additional measure need to be taken to help prevent certain infections that can kill a person with Asplenia or functional asplenia. A person may need Antibiotic Prophylaxis before certain surgical or dental procedures. A person should be wary of animal’s bites. Please note that adequate antibiotic maybe needed even after a minor dog or other animal bites. These groups of people are also above all susceptible to infection by C. Carnivorous and should receive a five day course of co-amoxiclav or erythromycin. Make sure to call your doctor or go to ER after an animal bite. Your life may depend on it.
Tick Bites also pose a rare tick-borne infection. Make sure to check yourselves for tick bites. If you have a fever, and feel fatigue after a tick bite you should contact your doctor or go to ER. A diagnostic confirmation by identifying the tick may be needed so remember to save the tick and bring it with you.
Above all remember to wear a medical alert bracelet. This will ensure that the medical community is aware of your medical condition if an emergency arises.
I would also like to add that family members and friends should be careful with their dog around your child especially, if their dog has an aggressive nature. Your child’s welfare should come first and people close to you should take that into consideration.
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WOW - I never realized the concern regarding animal bites. Thanks for sharing!
Has your research givenyou any details on constipation issues or BM disorders? DJ is having lots of issues right now, and we are unsure if it is a side effect of the antibiotics, scar tissue from Ladds, blockage due to his portal vein issues, irritable Bowel syndrom or just 4 year old diet or potty training issues. If you have any info on this, I would be gratefull. He has had a series of x-rays to confirm it is a type of constipation, and also stool samples.
Hope all is well.
HUGS!
Hi,
Just came across your web site and I am just beyond amazed with all the knowledge that you have shared. Thank You. My daughter was just diagnosed with polysplenia and we were not told really any information so I have been searching non stop and this is the best information that I have found. Thank you so much for your dedication and time that you have taken to spread awareness and to help others through this diagnosis.
I have much to share and some questions for you if that is ok. My email is miraclejessica06@yahoo.com and my daughters care page site is www.carepages.com care page name is miraclejessicastory. Thank you and God Bless
Hi!
My Son, Luca (1yr) was diagnosed at 2weeks of age with Heterotaxy (of the stomach) Saddle Liver and Asplenia (no spleen at all) Extensive tests were done and they determined he has absolutely no cardiac issues- we are grateful. Childrens Hospital just called me a few days ago regarding a test he had done as a newborn. They think he might have PCD (primary ciliary dyskinesia) I have felt so alone because I knew absolutely no one with even some of his issues. Can we talk sometime? My email is pamfamiglietti@aol.com
Thank you so much!!
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