hi. i am 2 weeks post total laporoscopy hysterectomy. i have been treated for a chest infection which is now worse and i have pain in lower back,grion area both sides and to the sides of my back with some stabbing pains and shortness of breath under left ribcage. any ideas ?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you had pneumonia, we should rule out 1. Worsening of Pneumonia 2. Post infectious bronchitis. Both of fluids them can cause symptoms like cough, expectoration, chest pain, shortness of breath etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Repeat chest x-ray to rule out worsening of Pneumonia. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need higher antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids on the basis of above reports. Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.