Do stomach cramp and chest pain accompany Streptococcal infection?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have left-sided crampy stomach pain and chest pain which is mostly located under breast, near ribcage. About two years ago I got Streptococcal infection, pneumonia and bronchitis at the same time. In ER, they prescribed Amoxicillin. But it did not work for me as I am allergic to Penicillin and Amoxicillin. That is the only time I can remember being in this pain. Three weeks back again I had Streptococcal infection. My doctor said that I might have flu and I am on Azithromycin now. I am wondering are stomach cramps, chest pain, back pain, and labored breathing symptoms of flu? Please do the needful.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your health concern. As you had Streptococcal infection three weeks back, it might have spread to the lower respiratory tract. Infection of the lower respiratory tract by Streptococcus can cause pneumonia or pneumonitis which can cause breathing difficulty and chest pain. Abdominal pain and back pain are not specific symptoms of Streptococcal infection but patient can have these symptoms. Even most of the viral infections can also produce such symptoms. Reasons for non-resolving infection may be inadequate dosage of the antibiotic or infection by drug resistant organism. You may need a change in your current antibiotic. You need proper evaluation. Consult a physician and get your complete blood count, chest x-ray, nasal and throat swab culture and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) done. On chest x-ray, the cause for your symptoms will become clear. In order to prevent infection, try to avoid cold exposure. The probably cause could be viral or streptococcal infection.