I have acute bronchitis. The last few days I started to get very bad lower left side pains. I thought it was just due to all the strain of hard coughing. However, yesterday I coughed hard and I felt a POP in my side and it temporarily went numb, then felt like someone had stabbed and kicked me there. SO bad I couldnt stand straight. Its lower left side, around hip and lower side abdomen/rib area.Its not getting better, but worse feeling. Have I just torn a ligament or what?
2007-03-21 11:57:10 · 3 answers · asked by Drisana R 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
U have mucous in that area, fix u a hot water bottle(fill an old pepsi bottle with hot water and put in that area) put vicks where u hurt and put the bottle over it.
Take vitamin C and cod liver oil for the bronchitis.
2007-03-21 12:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have many muscles in that area, including your oblique abdominal muscles, which sometimes can become inflammed and sore from coughing. There are also rib muscles and thoracic fascia covering that area which can be irritated. My advice is to stretch the area slowly, I will find a link that shows you how. Be careful and go slow. It will feel better, and once the bronchitis goes away you will be good to go.
2007-03-21 12:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by shoemanshoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably should go get an xray. If you are on antibiotics then it should feel better, not worse. I would really want to have a doctor diagnose that, especially if it popped.
I've had lungs collapse due to ignoring chest pain (Im asthmatic), and its no good to wait if you think the meds aren't helping.
Call your primary. If you are that uncomfortable, head to the ER and let them take an Xray- they can then send that to your MD and you can follow up tomorrow.
2007-03-21 12:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by TrixyLoo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋