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I have a sinus infection& just took my 1st amoxil (amoxicillin) pill a few hrs ago. however, i have back pain & just coughed up bloody mucus, worried about kidneys.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds like: you are a bit "impatient" about the treatment. Give it a chance. Chances are you have a generalized viral infection,,,thus the back pain....and your infected sinuses are accompanied by a "bronchitis" THE most common cause for bloody mucous!! Be patient! Be well! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 11/6/2016

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A member asked:

I have a sinus infection& just took my 1st amoxil (amoxicillin) pill a few hrs ago. however, i have back pain & just coughed up bloody mucus, worried about kidneys.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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