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Can constipation cause shortness of breathe? if you've had this for over a year, can it be easily treated?
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yes, if...: You are so distended with stool, gas that it limits movement of diaphragm. Make sure other more serious causes of constipation and shortness of breath are not present. Lots of those, not limited to tumors and cancers of bowel, gyn, kidneys urinary tract, liver spleen, lymph nodes, anemia due many causes, including blood loss, lung issues, thyroid or other glandular issues, other. You need to cmd.
Answered 10/29/2013
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