HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough, Cold, Shoulder Pain And Left Knee Pain

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

Question: I had a bad cold recently which I got over but have had a persistent cough since. A couple of weeks ago I developed a bad pain in the left knee and slightly in the right knee. I went to the doctor about this and was told I had fluid in both knees, more inflammation in the right. Will be having xray for this. Since then I developed sharp pain between my shoulder blades when I coughed. In the last week it has only been near my right shoulder blade, like a dull ache always there, and I experience a popping sound sometimes when breathing like there is fluid in my lungs.

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be pneumonia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Could be pneumonia. You need a chest x ray for confirmation.
I recommend the following.
A course of antibiotics.
Continue analgesic like tablet paracetamol if there is pain
An expectorant cough syrup
Nebulization
Avoid smoking even passive smoking.
For knee pain you need x ray and orthopedic opinion.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D