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Suggest Treatment For Chest Infection

I went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with a chest infection ...I went back to the doctors as the pain in my chest right got worse when I led down or did too much . The pain has started in my back aswell ... So the doctor gave me some antibiotics as they checked me out for muscular pain and had none ... The sharp pains are when I move , resting and when I am breathing... Could this be pluerisy
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this can be pleurisy.
Pleurisy is inflammation of pleura. And most common cause for this is lung infection.
Pleuritic pain gradually subside with recovery from lung infection.
So continue antibiotics given the by doctor.
Alsop take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 2-3 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Infection

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this can be pleurisy. Pleurisy is inflammation of pleura. And most common cause for this is lung infection. Pleuritic pain gradually subside with recovery from lung infection. So continue antibiotics given the by doctor. Alsop take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 2-3 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.