A few weeks ago, I took myself off to what felt like the millionth hospital appointment in a few weeks. This was an ultrasound so nothing invasive or painful but pretty informative. After lying down covered in goo for a while, the doctor informed me that my spleen was 24 cm. This meaning very little to me, she then told me that last time I had an ultrasound (about 18 months- 2 years ago) it was 16cm and was enlarged then. This sent me into a bit of a panic as it essentially means that my spleen is taking on far more of the liver's work than it ought to and than it used to. The ultra sound doctor couldn't really give me much more information about what this might mean in terms of treatment and so it's a case of 'wait and see' until I next see my consultant. Thankfully that's not too far off so I'll be more clued up. Until then, I will not think about it, will not worry about it and will do my best to look after myself. There's no point worrying about things you can't change!
Jen xx
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