PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT HAPPENS IF I LEAVE MONONUCLEOSIS UNTREATED?

Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Enlarged Spleen Mononucleosis can cause swelling in the spleen. Which can raise the risk of a rupture of the organ if too much pressure is applied [something that might happen in a fall or from someone bumping into you] Which is why doctors. Recommend avoiding strenuous activity and contact sports while recovering.

Expert opinion from Divyasri N

MBBS · 4 years of experience · India

One may spread to the other individuals. Progressive splenomegaly secondary to mononucleosis is having a high risk of rupture. Hypersplenism can be noted. It may lead to pneumonia, myocarditis, myositis, acute renal failure.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

If left untreated, the infection cause enlarged spleen and it may rupture resulting in sudden severe pain in your upper abdomen.

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