Don't take the impact on the left upper abdomen lightly, early diagnosis and treatment to prevent harm

In the CBA semi-finals on April 15, Zhejiang Guangsha team center Hu Jinqiu was accidentally hit in the left ribs by Shanghai Men's Basketball Team foreign aid Franklin while fighting for a rebound. At that time, Hu Jinqiu experienced swelling in the left ribs and vomiting. He was immediately sent to the hospital and was diagnosed with a ruptured spleen and bleeding. He underwent emergency spleen repair surgery overnight. He still needs to rest for 3 months after the surgery to avoid further bleeding. People are not only wondering how the spleen ruptured after a collision, but also need to undergo surgery immediately? Today, let's talk about why a collision in the upper left abdomen can easily lead to a ruptured spleen?

The spleen is located in the upper left abdomen of the human body. It is a blood storage organ with many blood vessels and is very fragile. When the upper left abdomen suffers violent impact, various lacerations may occur. Once ruptured, the rupture is difficult to heal on its own, and it can easily lead to massive bleeding, shock, and life-threatening conditions. Therefore, spleen rupture is one of the most dangerous injuries among abdominal trauma.

If you have a history of left upper abdominal injury and pain in the left upper abdomen, you should consider the possibility of a ruptured spleen. If you suspect a ruptured spleen, you should go to the hospital immediately for an abdominal ultrasound or CT scan for early diagnosis and treatment. The main treatment method is surgical treatment, including spleen repair and resection. The treatment effect of a ruptured spleen is related to factors such as the severity of the disease and the timing of treatment. In general, active and effective early treatment can have a better prognosis. Therefore, everyone should strengthen preventive measures in daily life and exercise to avoid abdominal injuries. If you are unfortunately hit in the left upper abdomen and feel pain in the left upper abdomen, you must seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying treatment.

Author: Fang Chihua, Chief Physician, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, and Zeng Ning, Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Hepatobiliary Diseases 1