Hello I was in the emergency room three days ago after having severe pain in my side, which I had assumed was the result of intense weight lifting. They took x rays, and listened to me breath, and told me it was probably just muscle spasms. Now the pain has returned, and I am coughing up a small amount of blood. Do I need to go back to the doctor?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely go back to the doctor. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum) and chest pain. So we should definitely rule out pneumonia (lung infection) and pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about lung infection or pleurisy. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take painkiller and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  Avoid movements causing pain. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.