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How can you care for a spleen injury?
- Get plenty of rest for 2 to 3 months while your spleen heals.
- Avoid strenuous activities that could re-injure your spleen. These include lifting, jogging, aerobic exercise, and contact sports.
- Ask your doctor when you can go back to work, school, or your regular activities.
- Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
- If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed.
- If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine.
- Ask your doctor before you take aspirin or NSAIDs like ibuprofen. These medicines can make bleeding worse.
Spleen injury: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
- You have severe pain in your belly.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You are vomiting.
- You have new or worse belly pain.
- You are dizzy or light-headed, or you feel like you may faint.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You do not get better as expected.
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