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What Causes Backache And Shortness Of Breath While Suffering From Scoliosis?
I have scoliosis and thyroid issues but for the past weeks I can’t sleep because my back has been sharp pain and shortness of breath like my ribs are closing in on me and also,hot flashes during the night and day with a headache and I’m very tired when I do end up sleeping in the morning I don’t feel like I slept.
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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I have noted that you have scoliosis and now shortness of breath. In my opinion this can happen to any scoliotic patient due to structural deformities in spine and thoracic cage (chest wall). I suggest that you undergo an X-ray chest to rule out chest infection. Also, now get into the habit of sleeping in semi sitting position.
Thanks.
I have noted that you have scoliosis and now shortness of breath. In my opinion this can happen to any scoliotic patient due to structural deformities in spine and thoracic cage (chest wall). I suggest that you undergo an X-ray chest to rule out chest infection. Also, now get into the habit of sleeping in semi sitting position.
Thanks.
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