Hi! I ve had bronchitis for the past week. I ve been to the doctor twice and put on antibiotics but now I have a sharp, stabbing pain on my left side. When I m sitting still it doesn t really hurt but if I cough, sneeze, take a deep breath, or turn I feel that bad pain. What is it and what cand I do?
Hi, Since you were suffering from bronchitis, the most likely cause of this pain is pleurisy(inflammation of pleura/lining of lungs). We also need to rule out any cardiac cause of pain. You might need evaluation in form of Complete Blood Counts, ESR, Chest X-ray and ECG. You can take painkillers for symptom relief and continue antibiotics. In case your symptoms persist, or you develop fever, then kindly consult your treating doctor, who can arrange for the above investigations. Hope it helps.