I'm a bit worried because I've had a dry cough for about a week, and now the right side of my back is swollen. I went to the doctor, and she said the swelling is from the cough and it's nothing serious. The swelling has gone down, but I'm still feeling a little pain around my right rib area. Should I be concerned about this lingering pain? Could it be something more than just from the cough?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Patient is advised tab augmentin 625mg orally,thrice daily for 5 days,tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime ,orally for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice dailly for 5 days is advised to the patient.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been keeping an eye on my blood pressure, and it's measuring at 146 over 95. I'm starting to get a bit worried this might be a sign of hypertension. Should I be considering medication to get it under control, or would it be better to consult with a general physician first to figure out the best course of action?

check your blood pressure for 3-4 times for next week. if still high then consult your physician

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I've been dealing with a sore throat and cough, and I've already tried taking Alex and Moxikind, but it hasn't gotten any better, and it's been a whole week now. Could you recommend another medicine or treatment option that might help? I'm getting a bit worried about it.

You have to start Antibiotics after examination, visit ENT doctor for the same and do salt water gargling for better results

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I'm experiencing really sharp pain on my left side under my armpit whenever I bend over. It also gets really painful if I try to lay on my left side. Should I be worried about this? What could possibly be causing this shooting pain?

That could be muscle catch,visit physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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