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upper left quadrant pulsating pain

I had acute bronchitis an have been treated with meds. However I now have this pulsing upper left abdominal quadrant pain that is persistent an is always in the same spot?? There is no relief from it... could it be a muscle spasm from coughing,? It's been 5 days now
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  • Female | 47 years old
  • Complaint duration: 5 days
  • Medications: Levaquin prednisone synthroid Lasix kdur
  • Conditions: No
November 09, 07:02 PM

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Irritation/inflammation of the diaphragm

Costochondritis

Pleuritis

Dislocated/Fractured Rib from coughing

Myofascial pain

Muscle spasm
Matthew J. Nelson
Matthew J. Nelson, MD
Family Medicine in Boise, ID
Level: Master Contributor (50)
November 11, 05:07 PM
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A pulsating left upper quadrant pain could be your spleen. I would have this checked out ASAP as a raptured spleen is a medical emergency. would seek medical attention immediately to rule out a issue with your spleen.
Sasson E. Moulavi
Sasson E. Moulavi, MD
Primary Care Physician in Boca Raton, FL
Level: Key Opinion Leader (104)
Website: Smart For Life
November 09, 07:45 PM
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I have had a few patients that actually sustained rib fractures from intense coughing. The diagnosis was made with xray test of the ribs. If the xray is negative it could certainly be the muscles that are sore between the ribs. Muskuloskeletal pain can usually be reproduced with palpation or movements. A respiratory infection can also lead to inflammation of the lining of the lungs, pleuritis. Both of these condition usually resolve with time.
Kalpesh Patel
Kalpesh Patel, MD
Internal Medicine in Plainfield, IL
Level: Master Contributor (57)
Website: Advanced Integrative Medicine
November 10, 03:16 PM
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Visit your primary care doctor to rule out other complications
Jelani Ingram
Jelani Ingram, MD
Family Medicine in Dallas, TX
Level: Top Contributor (41)
Website: HealthCare Rehab Group
November 10, 02:39 PM
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It could be muscle pull. The best thing is to see you primary care doctor for exam as soon as you can to avoid any complications.
Nelly Cohen
Nelly Cohen, MD
Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, NY
Level: Top Contributor (26)
November 10, 02:55 AM
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It's very possible it is muscle spasms from the coughing; however, I would not let it go on much longer without getting it checked out. You just never know and why take a chance. You may also have pulled a rib out of place with the coughing. I would still get it checked out.
Geraldine McNamara
Geraldine McNamara, Naturopath-ND, BioMedical Researcher, HHP, Herbologist, C.hT, CNHC
Naturopathic Practitioner in Daytona Beach, FL
Level: Key Opinion Leader (155)
November 09, 10:39 PM
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The best action to take for you is get urgent evaluation. I would visit your nearest urgent care or immediate care facility.

Possibilities include something as simple as muscle spasm and rib pain from coughing to something serious as injury to your internal organs.
Eric A. Nash
Eric A. Nash, MD
Otolaryngologist (ENT) in La Quinta, CA
Level: Top Contributor (29)
Website: La Quinta Ear Nose & Throat, Inc.
November 09, 08:03 PM
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