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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ribs

67 yrs old , female , I was sick earlier with the flu for about a week, now I have no fever but I am still weak. I have a DEEP cough with loose mucus. I am slowly getting better but I have a very sharp pain on the side of my ribs when I cough. The sharp pain worries me, Should I see a doctor? 10 years ago I had a PE and I have been taking medication to prevent another.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Coughing with chest pain may be due to intercostal muscles spasm or rib fractures or pneumonia or pleurisy etc.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and caffeine drinks.

Use tablet Montelukast and Levocetirizine once a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ribs

Hello, Coughing with chest pain may be due to intercostal muscles spasm or rib fractures or pneumonia or pleurisy etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet Montelukast and Levocetirizine once a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist