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I have right basal pneumonia, then why is my left side hurting so much?

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Hi doctor,

I have right basal pneumonia. But my left side has pain. While having a cough and taking deep breaths, there is increased pain. I have started taking antibiotics. How long will it take to have some relief?

Answered by Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram

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DNB

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Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram is a dedicated General Physician with expertise in providing comprehensive medical care for patients across all age groups. His skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, conducting preventive health check-ups, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. He is proficient in prescribing evidence-based treatments, offering patient counseling, and coordinating with specialists when needed to ensure holistic care. With strong clinical judgment and a patient-focused approach, Dr. Shivram emphasizes early detection, effective management, and long-term health maintenance.

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Hi,

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I have gone through your symptoms. You are having pneumonia on the right side. Pneumonia occurs due to inflammation of the lung parenchyma. The symptoms are fever, cough with expectoration, and breathlessness. Sometimes, it can cause pleural effusion (fluid accumulation between the lung covering) and pleurisy (inflammation of lung covering). While having an inflammation of the lung covering, there is a sharp pain in taking deep breaths and coughs.

There is a possibility for you to have pleurisy. It is a part of early infection affecting the left side of the lungs. It can occur due to bacteria or viruses. I suggest you continue taking antibiotics in proper doses and duration. You need to watch for symptoms like fever, breathing difficulty, increased pulse rate, and heart rate. If this happens, you need to consult your nearby physician immediately. For pain, you can take Paracetamol 650 mg twice or thrice a day after food. You can also take Ibuprofen if you are not allergic to it.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 11, 2020
Reviewed At July 5, 2023

Education:

DNB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram is a dedicated General Physician with expertise in providing comprehensive medical care for patients across all age groups. His skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, conducting preventive health check-ups, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. He is proficient in prescribing evidence-based treatments, offering patient counseling, and coordinating with specialists when needed to ensure holistic care. With strong clinical judgment and a patient-focused approach, Dr. Shivram emphasizes early detection, effective management, and long-term health maintenance.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

DNB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram is a dedicated General Physician with expertise in providing comprehensive medical care for patients across all age groups. His skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, conducting preventive health check-ups, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. He is proficient in prescribing evidence-based treatments, offering patient counseling, and coordinating with specialists when needed to ensure holistic care. With strong clinical judgment and a patient-focused approach, Dr. Shivram emphasizes early detection, effective management, and long-term health maintenance.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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