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I have a sharp pain that is on the left side of my chest. It is down near my lower rib. Hurts every time I breath and changes with the different positions my body makes. Last night I had a temperature of 101 with cold like symptoms (cough and sore throat, chills, fatigue)
I am sorry for the situation you are going through.
1. pain on the left side of your chest, near to your lower rib which hurts every time you breath and changes with different positions your body makes is suggestive for possible pleural effusion (pleuritis).
2. You are also reporting to have cold like symptoms with a temperature of 101 which are suggestive for a possible viral infection of your respiratory tract.
3. Pain on the left side might be also due to coughing (especially if heavy coughing).
4. I advise to go to ER for an immediate evaluation and specific treatment.
For the moment, I advise to take: - OTC cold medications that would help ease coughing and pain - keep good oral hygiene - gargle with warm water and salt - take oral antiseptics - increase fluids intake - take more rest
Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Chest With Fever?
Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are going through. 1. pain on the left side of your chest, near to your lower rib which hurts every time you breath and changes with different positions your body makes is suggestive for possible pleural effusion (pleuritis). 2. You are also reporting to have cold like symptoms with a temperature of 101 which are suggestive for a possible viral infection of your respiratory tract. 3. Pain on the left side might be also due to coughing (especially if heavy coughing). 4. I advise to go to ER for an immediate evaluation and specific treatment. For the moment, I advise to take: - OTC cold medications that would help ease coughing and pain - keep good oral hygiene - gargle with warm water and salt - take oral antiseptics - increase fluids intake - take more rest Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana