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If HCL causes the spleen to enlarge, the spleen ... An enlarged spleen can cause abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness. Some signs and symptoms of the different types of myeloproliferative disorders include: ... This may cause heart disease, stroke, or gangrene (tissue death) of the arms and legs. ... Infection.
When the spleen so depletes stores of white blood cells that infection is likely. When the spleen so depletes stores of platelets that bleeding is likely. When the spleen is so large that it causes pain or puts pressure on other organs or causes early feelings of fullness after eating only a small amount.