Question

Michael,a 43-year-old was in a serious car accident. He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region. His blood pressure is dropping and he is in pain. What might be the organ that is involved in this injury and what is the treatment necessary?

Answer 1

Answer: spleen

Explanation:

Spleen, located just below the left rib cage which helps body to fight infection and filter out old blood cells from your bloodstream.

A severe blow to the abdomen may cause ruptured spleen during a sports mishap, a fistfight or a car crash. Signs and symptoms of spleen rupture include:

• pain in the upper left abdomen
• Tenderness in the upper left abdomen
• Drop in blood pressure
• Discomfort, lightheadedness or dizziness

The person will undergo immediate surgery on the abdomen to treat the ruptured spleen. The surgeon must cut the abdomen open and perform a procedure known as laparotomy.