10 Ruptured Spleen Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #2: Left Shoulder Pain
The nerves that serve one part of the body are likely to have traveled through another part of the body. In the case of the left shoulder, the nerves there will have originated from the left side of the diaphragm. The spleen is also in the area, and a ruptured spleen might lead to these nerves becoming irritated.
This can, in turn, lead to the patient feeling pain in their left shoulder. This information can be very useful in helping medical professionals to come to an initial diagnosis. If you have pain in your left shoulder, you should arrange an appointment with a medical professional to find out what is causing it.
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