The Spleen Holds Too Many Platelets
The spleen is an organ present in the lymphatic system responsible for keeping bodily fluids. It plays multiple roles in the body, including the recycling of red blood cells and storing platelets. Usually, one-third of the platelets are stored in the spleen. If the spleen is expanded, more platelets will be stored in it, and not enough of them will circulate in the blood. In which case, there will be low platelet count in the bloodstream and can result in thrombocytopenia. An enlarged spleen can cause liver disease, such as cirrhosis, in which the liver is damaged and doesn’t work well. Myelofibrosis can also be a cause of enlarged spleen. In myelofibrosis, the bone marrow is scarred and doesn’t make enough red blood cells.