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What Does Tight Chest During Scarlet Fever Suggest?
i was diagnosed with strep throat last week,i know have developed scarlet fever and are covered head to toe in a pink rash. Lately, ive become very dissy, tight chested and suffering from pains in the bottom areas of my back. what is this? i am 17, 5 ft 2 and weight 8 stone
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
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Here chest tightness and pain suggestive there might be lung infection involved...
Following causes has to be ruled out....
1.Pneumonia
2.bronchitis
3.Pleurisy etc....
According to cause further treatment given..
But you mostly will need antibiotic in form of cefixime or amoxyclav...
If needed hospitalization done and I. V. Antibiotic given....
If needed bronchodilator given if rhonchi present...
Take care
Advise :Physician or pulmonologist consultation without delay..
Hope this will help
I really appreciate your knowledge...
Here chest tightness and pain suggestive there might be lung infection involved...
Following causes has to be ruled out....
1.Pneumonia
2.bronchitis
3.Pleurisy etc....
According to cause further treatment given..
But you mostly will need antibiotic in form of cefixime or amoxyclav...
If needed hospitalization done and I. V. Antibiotic given....
If needed bronchodilator given if rhonchi present...
Take care
Advise :Physician or pulmonologist consultation without delay..
Hope this will help
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