Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Pregnant, Have Continuous Cough, Difficulty In Sleeping, Have Intense Pain On The Right Hand, Abdominal Walls. Remedy?
Hi Dr Lundi, My names Carolyn and I m currently 33 weeks pregnant with our 2nd child. My concern is I have had a cough for about 3-4 weeks now and the last week its become increasingly hard to sleep as I have coughing fits that wake me up (and its not like its easy to sleep at the moment at the best of times with this belly, bless bubs little cotton socks) and I end up sleeping up right on the couch just to get some sleep. My main concern is my right hand side hurts intensly now along my abdominal wall , is it possible I have torn muscles when coughing? Now it hurts continuously about a 4-5 even when I m not coughing but when I do it goes to a 7-8 on the pain scale , sharp stabbing pain. What do you suggest is the best course of action for me? Carolyn
Sat, 25 Aug 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The persistent pain in the chest wall is likely to be due to the persistent cough you are having. It can be allergic or infective in origin. The continuous cough can precipitate a preterm labor. You need to have a steam inhalation and lozenges to suppress the cough. Rest and hot fomentation to the chest will help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The persistent pain in the chest wall is likely to be due to the persistent cough you are having. It can be allergic or infective in origin. The continuous cough can precipitate a preterm labor. You need to have a steam inhalation and lozenges to suppress the cough. Rest and hot fomentation to the chest will help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Vaccination
Loading Online Doctors....