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What Causes Rib Cage Pain Despite Taking Amoxicillin For Bronchitis?
I went to a minute clinic on May 28th and was diagnosed with ear infections and bronchitis they gave me amoxicillin/calvomox mix but still have pain in ribs in back area can t take deep breath and have a cough. I use a inhaler but it doesn t work that much. I wear a iwatch and my pulse goes up to 120 when I get up moving alot.
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Hi...
Welcome to healthcare magic.
As you mentioned you are taking antibiotics for infection...
Still you have problem of pain at rib cage area that may be because of lung infection or lesion...
Take a chest x ray for further diagnosis.
Cough expectoral can use under doctor's suggestion.
Consult a physician for further diagnosis.
Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
As you mentioned you are taking antibiotics for infection...
Still you have problem of pain at rib cage area that may be because of lung infection or lesion...
Take a chest x ray for further diagnosis.
Cough expectoral can use under doctor's suggestion.
Consult a physician for further diagnosis.
Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
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