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What Causes Soreness In The Shoulder After A Fall?

I m 70 and have fallen 8 times in the last 8 months. Some were tripping over my dogs (!) but lately it seems it s when I bend over. No dizziness, just suddenly the group is coming up to meet my face. I always seem to fall on my left side and my left shoulder is now very sore. Also, just in the last couple of days, I seem to be more short winded than before. Like going up stairs, I find I have to catch have my breath when I get to the top. I have been diagnosed, several years ago, with some back-flushing aortic problems in my heart. I ve called my doctor and will get in to see him soon but could this be congestive heart failure?
posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Hello,

First of all, you should take care not to fall. Secondly, shortness of breath needs to be examined by a doctor in person; allergy, lung disorder, cardiac issues have to be ruled out after examination and investigation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Uday Singh Raswan, Neurosurgeon
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What Causes Soreness In The Shoulder After A Fall?

Hello, First of all, you should take care not to fall. Secondly, shortness of breath needs to be examined by a doctor in person; allergy, lung disorder, cardiac issues have to be ruled out after examination and investigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Uday Singh Raswan, Neurosurgeon