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What Causes Pain Under The Right Breast After Taking Z-Pak?
I was diagnosed with infuenza feb 18. Since then i developed sinus infection With a cough and congestion. I was prescribed a z pac The infection seemed to clear up but i contiue to have a dull, mildly productive cough and have now developed a horrible pain under my right breast. I assumed it to be plueresy -when i cough is wen it hurts the most. But it seems to localized. I do not have trouble breathing or heaviness in my chest. Any ideas on what this is and what to do for it
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Hi,
Most likely underlying lung infection of particular lower lobe can give pleuritic stretch pain below the breast.
It is highly recommended to get an X-ray chest done for this instance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
Most likely underlying lung infection of particular lower lobe can give pleuritic stretch pain below the breast.
It is highly recommended to get an X-ray chest done for this instance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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