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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Weight Loss And Back Pain?

symptoms involve inflammation somewhere/took prednisone and all conditions gone within one day---also shortness of breath especially by evening, loss of weight from 145 to 130 in 2-months, and back pain to ribs. don t have the energy I had 2 months ago. age 67/had all normal measurements checked out o.k. should I see a specialist/primary doctor thinks it could be muscular/skeletal weakness. thank you.
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
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Hi,

Chest X-ray to rule out any chronic lung infection alongside blood counts as well as inflammatory markers may be needed. If X-ray is unremarkable CT scan chest or abdomen for any underlying pathology causing weight loss should be ruled out as well as any signs of enlarged lymph nodes. Symptoms may not be ignored as such. LDH levels may also be needed along with peripheral blood film.

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

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Weight Loss And Back Pain?

Hi, Chest X-ray to rule out any chronic lung infection alongside blood counts as well as inflammatory markers may be needed. If X-ray is unremarkable CT scan chest or abdomen for any underlying pathology causing weight loss should be ruled out as well as any signs of enlarged lymph nodes. Symptoms may not be ignored as such. LDH levels may also be needed along with peripheral blood film. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician