A 31-year-old male asked:
can gallbladder problems cause shortness of breath? how and why?
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Dr. Otto Placik answered
33 years experience Plastic Surgery
Many reasons: Severe irritation of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen can cause irritation that passes through the diaphragm causing fluid collections in the lung. Other times the pain can actually take your breath away.
Answered on Jul 14, 2018
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