Diseases of the spleen are usually secondary to other disorders. The
following osteopathic treatment under Splenitis will, in addition to
the probably primary disturbance, be applicable to active and passive
splenic hyperemia and amyloid degeneration of the spleen. Surgical and
other measures are to be employed when indicated.
Owing to the role that the spleen plays in infections, the osteopath
pays considerable attention to stimulating the organ through its spinal
innervation in these cases.