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Suggest Treatment For Constant Hiccups, Severe Cold And Cough

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Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017
Question: My father is 85 years he is having hiccups from yesterday, he is having severe cold and cough, does he need hospitalisation
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Well, no need for urgent hospitalization.
First get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much.
Please let me know
1. Is he having diabetes or hypertension?
2. Is he having fever, breathlessness, weight loss or anorexia?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Hiccups, Severe Cold And Cough

Brief Answer: Get done chest x ray. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Well, no need for urgent hospitalization. First get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much. Please let me know 1. Is he having diabetes or hypertension? 2. Is he having fever, breathlessness, weight loss or anorexia? Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.