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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain From Kidney Stone, Breathlessness And Cough

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Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Question: Dr - I have been having left side constantly, for the last four days. I have a history of kidney stones, but I remember the pain as severe. I also fractured four ribs about 4 years ago, so I don't know what problem is. I do not have a fever. The pain goes up to my left shoulder. I'm not a physician, but I have no pains in my heart. I do have colitis, but it this does not seem to be affecting my bowels. I'm also having some shortness of breath, & a bad cough. My name is XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Fracture ribs will not cause pain after 4 years.
Pain of colitis doesn't radiate to shoulder.It will be associated with diarrhoea.
Left sided kidney stones may cause pain , more in the back.
As you are having cough and shortness of breath,you might have acquired infection of the lungs.

In my opinion, you should consult your doctor and get an Ultrasound abdomen to rule out kidney stones, Xray Chest -PA view to know the status of lungs.

Till then, antibiotic like azithromycin and anti inflammatory tablet might help you. .

Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (9 hours later)
Thank you very much Dr.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your appreciation.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (15 hours later)
Dr. XXXXXXX

I ended up going to the ER because the pain got worse. They ruled out any kidney problems or chest abnormalities. I could not believe what I was diagnosed with - muscle spasms ! I was so afraid to go to the hospital, but my husband told me firmly that he was taking me. I am so relieved, & I really appreciate your input about the situation. I was also dehydrated, so they gave me some fluids also.

Thank You, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nice to hear that everything is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It's nice to hear that kidney stones and lung infection are ruled out.
Muscle spasms will be relieved by Skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside.
I feel happy as you are feeling better now.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain From Kidney Stone, Breathlessness And Cough

Brief Answer: You should be investigated. Detailed Answer: Hi Fracture ribs will not cause pain after 4 years. Pain of colitis doesn't radiate to shoulder.It will be associated with diarrhoea. Left sided kidney stones may cause pain , more in the back. As you are having cough and shortness of breath,you might have acquired infection of the lungs. In my opinion, you should consult your doctor and get an Ultrasound abdomen to rule out kidney stones, Xray Chest -PA view to know the status of lungs. Till then, antibiotic like azithromycin and anti inflammatory tablet might help you. . Hope I answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards