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What Does Pain On The Left Side Of The Rib Cage Indicate?
Went to er 5 days ago - pain in left side near bribing cage. X-ray showed a mass - diagnosed with pneumonia. Given muscle relaxer and 4 days of antibiotics. Yesterday went to doctor - pain still present - given more antibiotics. Pain still present - like sore, burning stuffy pain. Can t sleep. No energy.
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per my clinical evaluation, the pain is due to pleura irritation via underlying pneumonia.
In my practice, I suggest bronchi dilator medicines with steroids to heal the condition faster.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per my clinical evaluation, the pain is due to pleura irritation via underlying pneumonia.
In my practice, I suggest bronchi dilator medicines with steroids to heal the condition faster.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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