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Question: I had a history of pneumonia. I feel pains all over my ribs, my upper back, my chest, especially when am breathing. I find it difficult getting out of bed, I feel pain when I turn in bed. lately, I feel pains on my collarbone.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint.I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having this problem of ache?
2. Does pain improve of you lean forward?
3. do you have diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other illnes?
4. are you on any medication?
5. any family history of heart problem?
6. any history of fever, cough, diarrhea or constipation?
7. have you undergone any labs? if yes then please share results.
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint.I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having this problem of ache?
2. Does pain improve of you lean forward?
3. do you have diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other illnes?
4. are you on any medication?
5. any family history of heart problem?
6. any history of fever, cough, diarrhea or constipation?
7. have you undergone any labs? if yes then please share results.
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My dad had hypertension which led to stroke. I don't have a heart problem. I don't feel pains on the right side of my chest but my ribs, my right side of the chest, especially when am breathing... it comes more at night and in the morning.
Brief Answer:
could be muscular spasm v/s pleural involvement
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. There could be two possibilities. First, muscular spasm. Second, in case of pneumonia complication, there could be involvement of lung pleura that can result in chest pain with breathing. I would suggest you to perform following measures; If condition improves then good and if not then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a pulmonoligst:
- Naproxen thrice a day for 3 days
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. it will give soothing effect.
- do not lift heavy weight.
- baseline ECG
> AVOID:
cold water
drinks
oily food
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
could be muscular spasm v/s pleural involvement
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. There could be two possibilities. First, muscular spasm. Second, in case of pneumonia complication, there could be involvement of lung pleura that can result in chest pain with breathing. I would suggest you to perform following measures; If condition improves then good and if not then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a pulmonoligst:
- Naproxen thrice a day for 3 days
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. it will give soothing effect.
- do not lift heavy weight.
- baseline ECG
> AVOID:
cold water
drinks
oily food
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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