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Can a hard hit on upper back cause shortness breath? i woke up this morning feeling fine. no symptoms at all. i begin horse playing with a friend and was hit on my upper back. although i have a little pain in my back and a having shortness of breath?

Q: can a hard hit on upper back cause shortness breath? i woke up this morning feeling fine. no symptoms at all. i begin horse playing with a friend and was hit on my upper back. although i have a little pain in my back and a having shortness of breath?

: An injury to the ribs may cause shortness of breath. If your symptoms are not improving in a day or so, it would be prudent to see a doctor.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

An injury to the ribs may cause shortness of breath. If your symptoms are not improving in a day or so, it would be prudent to see a doctor.

Dr McDonald agreed

Answered 5/7/2022

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A member asked:

Can a hard hit on upper back cause shortness breath? i woke up this morning feeling fine. no symptoms at all. i begin horse playing with a friend and was hit on my upper back. although i have a little pain in my back and a having shortness of breath?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr McDonald agreed

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