Is Lower Rib Pain After Empyema Pneumonia Surgery Normal?

Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2016

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Question : I have lower rib pain (right side) after empynema pnemonia . I had surgery to cure/scrape the lungs of the pus. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, this kind of pain is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this kind of pain after surgery is normal.
Can you please tell me when your had empyema?
And when was the surgery done?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks

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