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What Causes Non Productive Cough, Vomiting And Pain Under The Ribs?

i have been running a fever for three days...100.5....i vomited bile,,, have a non productive cough and went to ugent care yesterday...no flu...all labs were good..they said i was dehydrated and gave me IV FLUIDS.. the doctor said looks like a virus. they did not take my insurance and it cost me $524.00.... but i also have a dull pain in my upper left side under my ribs and my left shoulder ...doctor listened to my back and chest and said it sounds good... so i am taking 600mg advil every 4 hours alternating with 1000mg tylenol every 4...what else could i have?
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
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Hello,

I would suggest you undergo an ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis if pain worsens, or you sense tenderness on touching the abdominal wall. The possible cause of shoulder and abdomen pain you mentioned in the query are suggestive of referred pain known as Kher's sign. It can occur due shared nerve supply of shoulder area and abdominal organs. It reflects to the pathology of viscera like diaphragm, spleen, or gall bladder. Since, you are already taking enough pain medications, there is no point in adding another; specially, if there is no relief. Keep yourself well hydrated, and rush to emergency if symptoms worsen.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef,
General & Family Physician


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What Causes Non Productive Cough, Vomiting And Pain Under The Ribs?

Hello, I would suggest you undergo an ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis if pain worsens, or you sense tenderness on touching the abdominal wall. The possible cause of shoulder and abdomen pain you mentioned in the query are suggestive of referred pain known as Kher s sign. It can occur due shared nerve supply of shoulder area and abdominal organs. It reflects to the pathology of viscera like diaphragm, spleen, or gall bladder. Since, you are already taking enough pain medications, there is no point in adding another; specially, if there is no relief. Keep yourself well hydrated, and rush to emergency if symptoms worsen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician