Hello: I ve had a splenectomy 3 years ago. Part of that surgery also removed the tail of my pancreas . Lately, I ve been having problems with Edema . My ankles are very swollen. I ve gone to my accupuncturist and says that since I don t have a spleen , my kidneys are overtaxed. Is there anything that can be done naturally or will I need to see a regular MD?
HiT hanks for the query. There can be numerous causes of edema and kidney diseases is just one of them. Some simple tests like urinalysis, CBC and creatinine will tell us if you have any kidney problem.Also, removal of spleen does not over burden the kidneys. Hope this helps Good luck