Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is common in people with cirrhosis. It can be caused by many factors, including an enlarged spleen and decreased platelet production. Severe thrombocytopenia can ...

Pain under your left rib cage isn't uncommon, but figuring out the culprit can take some trial and error. The left side under the ribs is home to several major organs ...

Pain under the left rib cage is not always a sign of something serious, but this part of your body houses several organs.

An unhealthy diet may increase your risk of certain medical conditions that can cause an enlarged spleen. Learn more about how you can adjust your diet to lower your risk. The foods you eat give your ...

A team of Australian researchers has developed a new targeted therapeutic approach that could improve treatment for myelofibrosis -- a rare form of blood cancer ...

To accurately assess and diagnose this patient’s condition, the clinician needs to consider conditions that would cause pleuritic-like chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea. Pleuritic pain ...