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Suggest Remedies For Sore Stomach, Acid Reflux And Discomfort In The Back
I m a 62 year female. Smoker. Bit over 2 years ago had gallstone op. Have mucus cough, don t bring any phlegm up, more a clearing the throat cough. A severe attack will make my stomach quite sore and feeling sick. Having reflux bad with certain foods. Also have a lot of discomfort across back (waist area). Did have problem with voice, but not as bad now, still a bit croaky
Fri, 25 Nov 2016
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Chronic cough (lasting more than 8 weeks) , can be due to different possible causes but the most common are: (1) post nasal drip
(2) reflux
(3)asthma
With a history of smoking, this is also a very possible cause as well.
Persons may have more than one factor contributing to the cough, in your case, reflux, post nasal drip and smoking may be contributing.
Treatment would involve: (1) smoking cessation
(2)treatment of the reflux with lifestyle changes (diet changes, weight loss of any excess weight, elevating head when laying down)and medication
(3)post nasal drip treatment with anti histamines/decongestants which are over the counter,it can take 2 to 3 weeks for a response
I hope this helps
Chronic cough (lasting more than 8 weeks) , can be due to different possible causes but the most common are: (1) post nasal drip
(2) reflux
(3)asthma
With a history of smoking, this is also a very possible cause as well.
Persons may have more than one factor contributing to the cough, in your case, reflux, post nasal drip and smoking may be contributing.
Treatment would involve: (1) smoking cessation
(2)treatment of the reflux with lifestyle changes (diet changes, weight loss of any excess weight, elevating head when laying down)and medication
(3)post nasal drip treatment with anti histamines/decongestants which are over the counter,it can take 2 to 3 weeks for a response
I hope this helps
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