Patient With Sharp Pain On Right Side Of Body, Moves

Posted on Wed, 4 Sep 2019

Question: Patient with sharp pain on right side of body, moves up into shoulder area. Persistent cough. Patient has history of anorexia. The side pain started just a couple of hours ago, the cough has been pretty persistent for a few day. Patient is perhaps not at a healthy weight currently.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Stomach issues possible, visit doctor to listen to your lungs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think this pain may not be much related to cough. I think it can be related to stomach issues.
I can suggest you to take antiacids such Pepto-Bismol or maalox found over the counter in pharmacy I order to lower stomach acidity and ease the pain. You also can take buscopan for pain.
Long periods of staying without eating can cause the pain.
Also you should get examined by a doctor, to listen to your lungs in order to determine the cause of the cough if it is allergic cough if it may come from bronchitis or tracheitis or even pneumonia.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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