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What Causes Right Middle Back Pain While Breathing?

Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014

Question: 3 weeks after gallbladder surgery still having right middle back pain only when i take a deep breath or if i eat a big meal. Had this symptom before surgery too. Dr says could be muscle or nerve damage or still recovering from surgery ... Also have dry cough especially after i eat and some rib pain. Could this be Gerd? Prevacid once a day helps a little. All bloodwork cbt, liver panels, lipase was normal and ct scan of abdomen with contrast was totally normal and so was mri of abdomen and small intestines. Why is pain still there?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible GERD...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

I have gone through your medical history and can admit that all your symptoms are indicative for GERD. I highly suggest to increase the dose of prevacid (take it twice daily).

You should be careful with foods/drinks you consume.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
Do not hesitate to contact me back if you have further concerns!

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (48 hours later)

If I up the Prevacid to twice daily when should I notice a difference? Also I'm really tired lately and have shoulder blade pain on right side. Still am getting rib pain on right side too

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 days later)

Brief Answer:
Improvement will be seen after 5-10 days...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Thank you for following up.

Normally, the difference will be noted after 5-10 days after the day when you start to take increased dose of prevacid.

I also highly recommend to follow a healthy diet.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

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