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Had Chest Infection. Treated With Penicillin And Steroids. Having Cramps. Is Minor Infection Does Exists?
Hi, I have recently had a chest infection treated with penicilan and steroids. I am having cramps in my left arm and throat , neck , jaw area and from the centre of my chest over towards the left. Sometimes it feels like such a weight on my chest that I cannot breathe in or out. I am quite out of breathe. Do you think I could still have a minor chest infection? I don t have a temperature but have lost my appetite and have been eating gaviscon tablets every couple of hours in case it is indigestion.....doesn t help. I have made an appointment with my doctor tomorrow
You have acquired a chest infection. You have anterior chest pain and difficulty in breathing and loss of appetite. There seems to be worsening of symptoms. If may progress to pneumonia and consolidation. Take a chest X ray and review with your doctor. Full course of antibiotic is important to effectively manage the infection.
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Had Chest Infection. Treated With Penicillin And Steroids. Having Cramps. Is Minor Infection Does Exists?
Hello, You have acquired a chest infection. You have anterior chest pain and difficulty in breathing and loss of appetite. There seems to be worsening of symptoms. If may progress to pneumonia and consolidation. Take a chest X ray and review with your doctor. Full course of antibiotic is important to effectively manage the infection.