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Is Lower Rib Pain After Empyema Pneumonia Surgery Normal?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Aug 2016
Question: I have lower rib pain (right side) after empynema pnemonia . I had surgery to cure/scrape the lungs of the pus. Is this normal?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, this kind of pain is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this kind of pain after surgery is normal.
Can you please tell me when your had empyema?
And when was the surgery done?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
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Is Lower Rib Pain After Empyema Pneumonia Surgery Normal?

Brief Answer: Yes, this kind of pain is normal. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this kind of pain after surgery is normal. Can you please tell me when your had empyema? And when was the surgery done? I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks