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My father is suffering from shortness of breathe, back pain most of the time. what does it indicates?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It indicates....: That he needs to see his doctor. The shortness of breath (sob) and back pain may or may not be related and making that distinction alone is key. A detailed medical history and physical examination obtained by your doctor, labs, ecg, chest x-ray, back x-ray may be sufficient for making the proper diagnosis. Time is key here.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 7/2/2013

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A member asked:

My father is suffering from shortness of breathe, back pain most of the time. what does it indicates?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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