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A member asked:
Could i mistake a ruptured spleen with an intercostal sprain? the pain is on the left side and back near the "floating" ribs. no blunt trauma at all.
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YES: you could be mistaken... and a ruptured spleen would be likely bleeding and you would be so sick you could be in an emergency situation
Answered 6/29/2014
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