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Could Painful Enlarged Spine Be Related To Pneumonia?
Hi. I went to the Dr this morning because for the past 2 weeks, I have had extreme fatigue, low grade fever, and bad headaches . I was diagnosed with pneumonia. This evening, I noticed that the top of my spine is enlarged and painful to the touch. Do you think it could be related to the pneumonia?
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Hi, thank you for posting.
I think that your problems are related to pneumonia.
The symptom you are experiencing is a muscular pain.
Beside the symptoms such as: cough, fatigue, fever and short of breath, Pneumonia is manifested with muscular pain.
Muscular pain is caused due to bacterial toxin production.
Except the treatment with antibiotic and anti-cough medicines, you should take painkillers.
However you should consult your pneumologist.
All the best.
Dr. Behar.
I think that your problems are related to pneumonia.
The symptom you are experiencing is a muscular pain.
Beside the symptoms such as: cough, fatigue, fever and short of breath, Pneumonia is manifested with muscular pain.
Muscular pain is caused due to bacterial toxin production.
Except the treatment with antibiotic and anti-cough medicines, you should take painkillers.
However you should consult your pneumologist.
All the best.
Dr. Behar.
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