Message Number: YG7624 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Steve Austin
Date: 2001-10-02 14:08:00 UTC
Subject: Re: ] Enlarged Spleen and Heliobacter

There is a lot of info about Heliobacter out there,
since it is a common problem causing stomach ulcers,and
chronic infections can enlarge the spleen.
Usual treatment is a combo of meds, for doses
and alternatives I know there is info in the archives
look under Heliobacter,if nothing then try ulcers and you should
find it. How was the diagnosis of Heliobacter made?
Spleen pathology? biopsy? blood? I am just wondering
since I wouldn't start any treatment without a definite diagnosis
of actual heliobacter, not just suspicion because the spleen was big.

I hope he gets better soon,

Patty

..when the vet opened him, his
> spleen was so large that he had to bring it out in two pieces...he
> said he touched it and it burst...it looked as if it was
> rotting/disentigrating...the vet did tests and found
> heliobacter...What we need to know is the best way to treat this
> problem besides giving Nibble Pepto Bismol...the vet has
> ordered an antibiotic to give the poor fert, but I can't remember
> the name of it...I tried looking in the archives of this list, but
> there
> isn't really anything about this particular sickness...any info you
>
> can give me or any link that points to the info would be very much
> appreciated...
> Thanks,
> Teri
>
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