Tag: spleen

The spleen is located on the left side of the stomach in our abdomen. Veins and arteries enter the spleen through the stomach and pancreas. The spleen helps boost the body's immune system. Various complications arise when the spleen is enlarged due to various reasons. Spleen has to be removed by operation.   The spleen works like a filter in our body. It filters germs from the blood. The spleen can be called the blood bank of the human body. Some blood accumulates here. If the body bleeds due to any reason, the spleen supplies the stored blood to meet the deficiency. The spleen produces all types of blood cells in the fetal state from four months of age until shortly after birth. Later this work is done through the bone marrow.   Why does the spleen grow? One of the ca...