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What Causes Dry Cough And Pain In Diaphragm?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Question: Hello! My name is XXXXXX.My friend feel some discomfort and he do not want to go to a doctor.My English is not good,but i'm going to try to explain his symptoms.He is a smoker 44year old and he have chronic dry cough.He have a cold now and he feel pain in his diaphragm.He have stomach problems.(for years) Twice in last two months he has black stool feces. From years he vomiting at least once at two week.,when he coughing in the morning.Sorry for my English! Thank you for the answer!
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Your friend needs few investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion mostly your friend is having GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) and bronchitis.
Both are due to smoking habit.
In GERD acid reflux occurs which causes symptoms like vomiting, stomach and digestion problems. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.
And bronchitis causes coughing and breathlessness.
So you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), chest x ray and upper GI endoscopy to rule out all these.
For this he needs to consult pulmonologist and gastroenterologist.
And smoking cessation should be the priority.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing a good health to your friend.
Thanks.
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What Causes Dry Cough And Pain In Diaphragm?

Brief Answer: Your friend needs few investigations Detailed Answer: Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion mostly your friend is having GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) and bronchitis. Both are due to smoking habit. In GERD acid reflux occurs which causes symptoms like vomiting, stomach and digestion problems. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. And bronchitis causes coughing and breathlessness. So you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), chest x ray and upper GI endoscopy to rule out all these. For this he needs to consult pulmonologist and gastroenterologist. And smoking cessation should be the priority. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing a good health to your friend. Thanks.