Without a spleen can you still have a good immune system?



Answer:
depends on your age. the spleen is most active in children and young adults. damage or removal at a young age can cause problems, but for adults it isn't that important.
Yes. in case of Hypersplenism splenectomy is indicated after that very operation person get a new lease of life
As far as I am consern yes. The spleen served some purpose in the digestive system, but it has no major function. It would be like if they remove your gull bladder.

Their could be some very mild side effects. Speak with your doctor to get all the information and answers you need.

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