What is splenic vein thrombosis?

Splenic vein thrombosis is a blood clot that is obstructing the splenic vein, which is located on the surface of the spleen. The increased pressure in the splenic vein causes the spleen to enlarge, and other veins to dilate and twist in the esophagus and stomach; internal bleeding may occur.

How do members experience splenic vein thrombosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with splenic vein thrombosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for splenic vein thrombosis*

Who has splenic vein thrombosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 0
40s 5
50s 5
60s 3
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 10