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Is It Normal To Have Pain In Lungs Even After Taking Solpadol?

Hi I was diagnosed with pleurisy last thurs, I was given a course of amoxicillin and dioxicyllin (think it was called) from the hospital and co-codamol, my course if anti biotics finished Thursday and the cough is almost gone, I'm still taking co codamol but
My lungs are still very painful even on 8 solpadol! Is this normal?
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, this is not normal.
Pleurisy is due to inflammation of pleura (layers surrounding lungs).
Persistent pleuritic pain can be due to
1. Pneumonia
2. Pleural effusion
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray.
Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of these causes.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much.
Only painkillers are not useful in all cases of pleurisy. You need to get follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
You will mostly improve with all these. But first get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is It Normal To Have Pain In Lungs Even After Taking Solpadol?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, this is not normal. Pleurisy is due to inflammation of pleura (layers surrounding lungs). Persistent pleuritic pain can be due to 1. Pneumonia 2. Pleural effusion So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray. Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of these causes. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much. Only painkillers are not useful in all cases of pleurisy. You need to get follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. You will mostly improve with all these. But first get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.