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What Causes Chronic Cough Post Gall Bladder Removal Surery?

Hi since having my Gallbladder out in august 2011 i have developed a cough. This has got worse and worse. I now cough every day sometimes resulting in being unable to breathe. I have had an Endoscopy which showed i have Gastritis and a Hiatus Hernia. Neither of these they said should of caused the cough. It is now ruining my life as it affects everything i do including my job. Have you any idea what could be causing this please?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hello ans welcome.

I would recommend a chest x-ray and a 24-hour acid monitoring which should provide us with your lung health and acid reflux score.

I suspect this to be a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but need confirmation for the same.

In the meantime, avoid smoking, alcohol, spicy food, fatty food, carbonated drinks, oily food, fried food, rigorous exercise; drink plenty of water, lose weight if you are overweight and eat 5-6 small meals instead of 2-3 larger ones.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Chronic Cough Post Gall Bladder Removal Surery?

Hello ans welcome. I would recommend a chest x-ray and a 24-hour acid monitoring which should provide us with your lung health and acid reflux score. I suspect this to be a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but need confirmation for the same. In the meantime, avoid smoking, alcohol, spicy food, fatty food, carbonated drinks, oily food, fried food, rigorous exercise; drink plenty of water, lose weight if you are overweight and eat 5-6 small meals instead of 2-3 larger ones. Best wishes.