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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lungs While Suffering From Pneumonia?
I was diagnosed with pneumonia several weeks ago they found crystals in my right lung which r extremely painful my symptoms have gotten worse and the sharp stabbing pain in my right lung is now stabbing into my upper right lung also I cannot get into see my PCP for weeks but the ER I went to treated me horribly what should I do I m very fatigued and weak and my lung hurts
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
The symptoms are typical of pleurisy after an attack of pneumonia.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persists you can consult a pulmonologist and plan for a CT scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms are typical of pleurisy after an attack of pneumonia.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persists you can consult a pulmonologist and plan for a CT scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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