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What Causes Upper Abdominal Pain Along With Cough?

I am a 47 year old woman who is reasonably healthy and yesterday I developed a sudden pain in my left side of my upper abdomen. It hurts when I breathe in or cough and my collar bone area is also in discomfort. It is bothersome to lay down as well. what is going on
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Left upper abdominal pain, cough, left shoulder pain etc are commonly seen with pleural effusion.
So get done chest x ray.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pleural effusion or other lung diseases.
Sometimes simple musculoskeletal pain can be the cause.
So take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Upper Abdominal Pain Along With Cough?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Left upper abdominal pain, cough, left shoulder pain etc are commonly seen with pleural effusion. So get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pleural effusion or other lung diseases. Sometimes simple musculoskeletal pain can be the cause. So take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these.. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.