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Is Back Pain A Sign Of Pneumonia?
Question: sore back on both sidesof spine ? could this be pneumonia
Brief Answer:
Not pneumonia unless other symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
it is possible for there to be back and chest discomfort with pneumonia, but that would not be the predominant symptoms. Without a cough or shortness of breath, and fever, it is very unlikely.
Pneumonia is diagnosed by listening to the lungs with a stethescope, and by chest X-ray.
Without other symptoms it may be from a back muscle strain. Rest and heat may help.
I hope this answers your concern.
Not pneumonia unless other symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
it is possible for there to be back and chest discomfort with pneumonia, but that would not be the predominant symptoms. Without a cough or shortness of breath, and fever, it is very unlikely.
Pneumonia is diagnosed by listening to the lungs with a stethescope, and by chest X-ray.
Without other symptoms it may be from a back muscle strain. Rest and heat may help.
I hope this answers your concern.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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