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Signs and symptoms of a ruptured spleen include: 1  Pain in the upper left abdomen. 2  Tenderness when you touch the upper left abdomen. 3  Left shoulder pain, particularly if you also have cuts and bruises on the left chest or side.  Confusion, lightheadedness or dizziness.
Sometimes, internal bleeding may occur after a less severe trauma. As the bleeding continues, symptoms appear and steadily get worse. Symptoms depend on the type of trauma and what body part was involved. For example: 1  Abdominal pain and/or swelling can be caused by Internal bleeding from trauma in the liver or spleen. 2  These symptoms get worse as the bleeding continues. 3  Light-headedness, dizziness, or fainting can result from any source of internal bleeding once enough blood is lost.