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What Causes Pain Under The Breast Radiating To Back After Coughing Hard?

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014

Question: I have had a cold, sinus infection for almost 2 months. Received amoxicillin and feel somewhat better. But my cough was so bad that at times I coughed so hard I threw up. Now I have had a sharp pain on my right side, right under my breast, that radiates to my back. It hurts so bad I can't even lay on my right side or even my back at times. Could I have hurt myself coughing?

Answered by Dr. Guru (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer: There is possibility Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Yes, there is possibility. However, a Physical examination is mandatory to assess this since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out. Conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis and many more can also cause such pain. So, investigation like chest x ray are needed if there is no improvement. Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Guru (2 hours later)

Is there anything I can do for the pain? I can't get to my dr. Until weds.

Answered by Dr. Guru (14 hours later)

Brief Answer: Refer below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for follow up. Acetaminophen may help in relieving this kind of pain, provided you do not have any major kidney or liver problems. However, it would be unethical and inappropriate to prescribe you scheduled drugs without doing a proper examination. Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Guru (5 hours later)

Thank you, I wasn't seeking a prescription, just over counter remedies such as ibuprofen vs. Tylenol and heat vs. cold. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Guru (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: Refer below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for follow up. Acetaminophen I have mentioned above is nothing but Tylenol, which may help in relieving this kind of pain, provided you do not have any major kidney or liver problems. Hot compresses may help if it is due to musculoskeletal pain. Take care!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar