Sorry posting for traffic and don't know what to do.
Only days ago I was posting and worrying about a health problem of my self I feel so guilty.
DS 1 is 17 and has been experiencing stabbing pain under his left rib (know now its where his spleen is) been going on for ages it started to become un bearable so he finally admitted a GP visit was in order. TO give background to this Me and him have MH issues so going to the doctor is a massive anxiety point for him (and me). The GP thought it was either reflux but more likely an enlarged spleen all good so far we could cope with this. But she asked if he had any other symptoms anything atall he said; itchiness, tiredness and frequent urination. She checked his lymph nodes in neck, armpit and groin and said the ones in his neck were swollen. So sent him for bloods to check for infection- the GP also presicrbed some broad spectrum antibiotics. A couple days latter we were told to come back to discuss the results and were told that some of the liver enzymes were high- indicates a enlarged spleen. But said there was no sign of infection, so they're sending him for an urgent ultrasound scan within two weeks for a look to do a biopsy. I got worried at this point and asked what it could be the GP said it could be lymphoma and it needed ruling out. I froze at this point. I dont know what to do know, theres so many questions i should have asked same with DS. HEs a strong lad but when we got into the car we sat in silence for a minute and then he just cried. Hes in pain most nights its horrible Ive said if the pain gets to bad one night im taking him to a&e. I have 4 other DC at home and i dont know what to tell them, DH is saying dont worry it wont be cancer but what if it is.
Im so soory to ramble I just had to put it somewhere any advice is greatly received.
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beggingbehind · 05/12/2017 13:13
Waiting for test results is the worst thing in the world. Fingers tightly crossed that it's nothing. In the meantime 
You are not moaning, you sound understandably worried. Not knowing is the worst bit. It sounds like the docs are doing a thorough job of investigating your son's problems and they are compelled to disclose what it could be. There could still be a less worrying outcome so try to hold onto that until you know for sure. One thing is certain....making yourself ill with worry will help no one. Be strong and positive for your boy
Hi op. I’m so sorry you are going through this awfully anxious time. I just wanted to relay my own story so as to show you that it isn’t always the most sinister outcome...
My dd (12) started to feel very unwell over the summer. She had severe headaches, vomiting, weight loss and several enlarged lymph nodes. She was admitted to hospital and they ran bloods did scans etc. They were ruling out leaukemia, lymphoma and god know what other nasties. It turned out he she was suffering with glandular fever!
Your post struck a chord as both raised liver enzymes AND spleen enlargement can be caused by glandular fever. [Disclaimer - I am NOT a medic by any stretch]. We had a terrible time worrying and I’m sure nothing will stop you from worrying until you have those answers. Wishing you all the best
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