Q. Do stomach cramp and chest pain accompany Streptococcal infection?
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.
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 nonresolving 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 Probable causes:
Infection by Streptococcus or viral.
Investigations to be done:1. Complete blood count.
2. Chest x-ray.
3. Nasal and throat swab culture.
4. PCR.
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