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What Causes Severe Soreness In The Body While On Azithromycin?
Posted on
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Question : I'm on macrobiotic and this is day 3. Yesterday I bag an to have severe body soreness/tenderness around my upper and lower abdomin area and all around my lower back. I thought it was from the dr. Pressing on my body while doing the exam Sunday, however, the pain co times to be more prominent as time goes on. Thank you! XXXX
Brief Answer:
Abdominal pain associated with azithromycin/palpation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Abdominal pain is a common adverse effect associated with azithromycin. Generalized body aches and myalgia can also occur. Unless the palpation was done deep and it was painful while your doctor was palpating the abdomen, it's unlikely to be related to the physical exam. The antibiotics course should be completed. Acetaminophen or paracetamol is available OTC can be taken for the pain. Most likely it will subside.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil, General & Family Physician
Abdominal pain associated with azithromycin/palpation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Abdominal pain is a common adverse effect associated with azithromycin. Generalized body aches and myalgia can also occur. Unless the palpation was done deep and it was painful while your doctor was palpating the abdomen, it's unlikely to be related to the physical exam. The antibiotics course should be completed. Acetaminophen or paracetamol is available OTC can be taken for the pain. Most likely it will subside.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil, General & Family Physician
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