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Can Breathlessness Be Caused By Dislocated Discs In The Lumbar Region ?
I have two dislocated disc in my lumbar part of my back I have had this problem for atleast 6 years, the pain is getting worse and medicine doesn t work like it use to, but now I have shortness of breath I have to sit up when I am laying down cause it feels like I cant breath. Could this be caused by my back.
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Thanks for query,
Your breathing trouble and back pain has no relation.
There may be some cardiac problem for breathing trouble.
Go for ECG.
Go ofr x ray chest
After reports treatment can be advised.
ok and bye.
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Can Breathlessness Be Caused By Dislocated Discs In The Lumbar Region ?
Hi, Thanks for query, Your breathing trouble and back pain has no relation. There may be some cardiac problem for breathing trouble. Go for ECG. Go ofr x ray chest After reports treatment can be advised. ok and bye.