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An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, blood diseases characterised by abnormal blood cells, problems with the lymph system or other conditions. Here are some common causes of an enlarged spleen:Infections. 1  Viral infections, such as mononucleosis. spleen is normally about the size of a fist. A doctor usually can't feel it during an examination, but diseases can cause it to swell and become many times its normal size. Because the spleen is involved in many functions, many conditions may affect it. An enlarged spleen is not always a sign of a problem.
Swelling of spleen is called splenomegaly. It can be caused by liver diseases, infections and blood related problems and also irregularity in the lymph system. Certain infections like mononucleosis (caused by virus), toxoplasmosis (caused by parasite) and endocarditis (caused by bacteria) may cause pain in the spleen.ymphoma is a type of cancer on the lymph tissue attacks the blood cells in the spleen making it enlarged. Other causes of spleen pain include cyst in the ovary, inflammatory diseases, a large abscess caused by bacteria and trauma during sports events. Symptoms :