I've been experiencing this pain in my left side rib area since last week. Could you help me figure out why this might be happening and what could be causing it? What kind of treatment should I consider, or is there a specific type of doctor I should see for this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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do chest xray

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Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been on amoxicillin for a bacterial infection and I'm about four days into taking 2 tablets of 625mg each per day. I've started noticing that my stool looks black and tar-like. Is this a normal side effect from the meds or should I be worried about something more serious?

Passing black, tar-like stool can be a concerning side effect known as melena, which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding. It is important to consult your healthcare provider immediately. In the meantime, you can consider taking a probiotic supplement to help maintain the balance of good bacteria in your gut.

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I've been feeling this cramp in my upper left abdomen for a few days now, and I had an ultrasound that didn't show anything wrong. Lately, there's this tingling sensation in my left chest. It doesn't hurt, but it's really annoying and just comes and goes. It's not happening at any set times, but it's still concerning me. As a smoker, should I be worried about this?

do chest xray

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I've been feeling like there's something stuck in my throat all the time, and it's getting pretty uncomfortable, especially with this burning sensation that comes along with it. Could this be something serious, or is it just a minor irritation? What should I do about it?

take plenty of water

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