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Can Taking Cipro Cause Sharp Pain In Chest?
I took cipro last February and had a severe reaction to it...one of the lasting symptoms of the reaction is chest pain, sharp pain with exertion and any type of jumping, running. I think it is costochondritis, but what is that and why would I get it seemingly out of the blue?
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
Hi,
1. Severe reaction you had to Cipro is called allergic reaction which is associated with chest pain, difficulty in breathing at the time of reaction.
2. Other pain in chest you have after the reaction is not related to Cipro reaction.
Sometimes, Cipro use is associated with pain of the joints including chostochondritis.
3. Chest X-ray, respiratory function tests are advised to rule out respiratory problems.
Cardiac tests like ECG, cardiac echo, stress test are important to exclude heart problems.
4. If everything is ok, then, chostochondritis might be a cause to the pain you feel. It might be due to Cipro side effect or arthritis. Chest X-ray would determine it.
5. OTC painkillers can help ease the pain together with mild to moderate and stretching exercises.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
1. Severe reaction you had to Cipro is called allergic reaction which is associated with chest pain, difficulty in breathing at the time of reaction.
2. Other pain in chest you have after the reaction is not related to Cipro reaction.
Sometimes, Cipro use is associated with pain of the joints including chostochondritis.
3. Chest X-ray, respiratory function tests are advised to rule out respiratory problems.
Cardiac tests like ECG, cardiac echo, stress test are important to exclude heart problems.
4. If everything is ok, then, chostochondritis might be a cause to the pain you feel. It might be due to Cipro side effect or arthritis. Chest X-ray would determine it.
5. OTC painkillers can help ease the pain together with mild to moderate and stretching exercises.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
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