I'm experiencing some pain on the left side of my lower rib cage, especially when I breathe. It just came on suddenly while I was sleeping in the evening and I'm a bit worried about what might be causing it. Could you help me understand what's going on?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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The sudden onset of left lower rib cage pain when breathing may indicate costochondritis, pneumothorax, pleurisy, or muscle strain; however, it's essential to consult a doctor promptly to rule out any underlying serious conditions, especially if the pain worsens, is severe, or accompanied by difficulty breathing, cough, or fever.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm having a sore throat and a dry cough pretty much all the time, especially when I'm outside and come into contact with dust or after eating hot foods. Now, on top of that, I'm dealing with daily constipation and back pain. I'm really not sure what's going on and it's starting to bother me. Any idea what's causing this or how I can get some relief?

Take amoxclav 625mg tablets for 5 days and syrup ascoril trice a day for 5 days

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Can dexamethasone 0.5mg really help stop and cure COVID? I've been hearing from some experts and news channels that it might work. Im curious about how it works and what it's normally used for? Plus, its so cheap, only 40 rupees for 30 tablets. Could it really be an effective treatment?

yes it will reduce the symptoms and inflammation caused by covid.

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I'm experiencing something strange where my head feels really hot, but my hands and legs are actually cold. What could be causing this? I'm just trying to understand why my body temperature would be different in those areas. It's kind of worrying me.

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