Should I Consult Internal Specialist For Persistent Dry Hacking Cough?

Posted on Mon, 16 May 2016

Question: Hello, I have had an uncontrollable dry hacking cough for four days. I have no other symptoms. it is so bad that I actually lost control of my bladder while coughing. I never get sick. Is this just viral? Ive taken Robitussin DM...nothing. Nothing helps. Is it serious enough to see my internist? Feel kinda dumb going in for just a cough.
thank you
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It seems Bacterial Infection.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic.

It looks like a throat infection , could be either Viral or bacterial. If it has persisted for 4 days then it is more likely to be bacterial.

For bacterial infection you need to take proper antibiotic which shall be decided by the doctor . For this purpose you do need to consult doctor/Internist and there is no dumb or non sense thing to consult a doctor when you are in distress.

I recommend you do consult an internist.

Till then do salt water gargling 3-4 times a day, drink hot water and avoid non veg food and avoid Citrus fruits.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.

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