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Can a back problems cause shortness of breath? i have a lipoma in my spinal cord area.

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Dr. James Goodrich answered

Lipoma: Back problems do not cause shortness of breath nor should a lipoma of the spinal cord.

Dr Rocamboli agreed

Answered 12/13/2020

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