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Signs and symptoms. In minor injuries with little bleeding, there may be abdominal pain, tenderness in the epigastrium and pain in the left flank. Often there is a sharp pain in the left shoulder, known as Kehr's sign. In larger injuries with more extensive bleeding, signs of hypovolemic shock are most prominent.
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. Light-headedness, dizziness, or fainting can result from any source of internal bleeding once enough blood is lost. 2  A large area of deeply purple skin (called ecchymosis) can result from bleeding into the skin and soft tissues. 3  Swelling, tightness, and pain in the leg can result from internal bleeding in the thigh.