Enlarged and swollen spleen to many times the normal size is a sign of abnormal changes in the body. There are many causes for an enlarged spleen, but the direct cause is that the spleen has to work with an excessive frequency.

The spleen is one of the organs that holds many vital functions of the body, helping to produce blood cells, store blood, but also create antibodies capable of fighting viruses that attack the immune system. An enlarged spleen indicates that the body has an infection, or some other health problem. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent potentially dangerous complications.