How can i tell if i've ruptured my spleen?

CT Emergency room: Generally, a ruptured spleen is from a significant injury to the left upper part of the abdomen or the ribcage just above that (eg. Car crash) mononucleosis or other problem enlarging the spleen can make splenic rupture more likely. Symptoms can include pain in the left upper abdomen, left side of chest, or even referred left shoulder pain. Diagnosis is usually a ct scan generally in er setting.

Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain would be severe. Anemia can show up on a blood test. The capsule surrounding the spleen maybe torn and some symptoms and even blood tests may not reveal a classic full blown picture. Get checked if you are concerned.

You cannot: The patient would have serious abdominal pain, shock, even death. Usually after major athletic or vehicular trauma. Occasionally with other disease with enlarged spleen a rupture can occur.

Usually : Ruptured spleen causes intra abdominal hemorrhage and shock within a few hours of injury. In some cases, a small tear can cause limited bleeding, which can even stop. The only way to know for sure whether you have a splenic injury or not, or its extent, is to do an imaging study, such as ultrasound or ct scan.