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Does Left-sided Pain In The Abdomen, Post Bronchitis, Take Long To Heal?

How long should it take to resolve pain in left upper abdomen, near/under chest ribs, which appeared after a persistent cough? I was diagnosed with Bronchitis & then pleurisy, and was told it is likely costochondritis, but it's been going on since January. It was very painful at that time, & it's much better now, but still nagging at times. Just wanted to see if this should be further checked. Thank you!
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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This could be intercostal nerve inflammation causing pain
Try some neuropathic pain medicines like Gabapentine and if pain is severe consult interventional neurologist who can perform a intercostal nerve block in the site of rib pain.
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Does Left-sided Pain In The Abdomen, Post Bronchitis, Take Long To Heal?

This could be intercostal nerve inflammation causing pain Try some neuropathic pain medicines like Gabapentine and if pain is severe consult interventional neurologist who can perform a intercostal nerve block in the site of rib pain.