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Cold, Cough. Sharp Pain In The Left Side Of Ribs Towards Back. What Could It Be?

I have had a cold for a week or so and now coughing for several days. Sometimes they are pretty good coughing spells. Last night I started getting a very sharp pain in my left side toward the back rib area. Mostly only when I cough or twist. But also very sore to the touch like a bad bruise . What is this and should I go to dr. Or just take it easy?
Mon, 15 Apr 2013
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Hello

Tanks for writing to H.C.M. for your query.

I have gone through your query regarding cold , cough, and pain on back of chest specially on coughing, turning and even touching.

Your symptoms are indicating that you are suffering from acute respiratory tract infection ? with pneumonitis. Other possibilties of chest pain may be dry plurisy or myalgia. To frame the diagnosis you are advice for these basic investigations-

(a) X-Ray chest (P.A.View).

(b) Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.

(c)Blood- CBC, ESR, blood sugar (F. & P.P.)

(d) Urine - Routine & Microscopic.

After a thorough examination and co-relating the investigation's reports one can reach to correct diagnosis which may later on plan for treatment.

Regards.
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Cold, Cough. Sharp Pain In The Left Side Of Ribs Towards Back. What Could It Be?

Hello Tanks for writing to H.C.M. for your query. I have gone through your query regarding cold , cough, and pain on back of chest specially on coughing, turning and even touching. Your symptoms are indicating that you are suffering from acute respiratory tract infection ? with pneumonitis. Other possibilties of chest pain may be dry plurisy or myalgia. To frame the diagnosis you are advice for these basic investigations- (a) X-Ray chest (P.A.View). (b) Culture and sensitivity of throat swab. (c)Blood- CBC, ESR, blood sugar (F. & P.P.) (d) Urine - Routine & Microscopic. After a thorough examination and co-relating the investigation s reports one can reach to correct diagnosis which may later on plan for treatment. Regards.