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Old 01-20-2012, 11:54 AM   #1
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Question Acid Reflux or something else??

For the past 6 weeks, I have had a dry cough but it has not gone away yet. I did have a cold before the dry cough started. But my concern grew about 2 weeks ago. My throat had been really dry and kinda sore in the mornings. I noticed only in the morning, I would spit into the sink and the sputum would have some blood in it. I would spit 2 dry and it appeared clear afterwards. This only happen in the morning. I do not cough blood or mucus. I did go to the doctor, who wasn't good at all. She thinks it could be acid reflux or a post nasal drip causing these symptoms. But, I'm not sure if this makes any sense or not. Also, just to note, I have been using the heater at night and it gets very dry in my room. If you have suffered from any of these symptoms, please let me know. If you have been diagnosed, that would be even better. Thank you.

 
Old 02-03-2012, 08:02 AM   #2
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Re: Acid Reflux or something else??

I have had oesaphagal cancer and it was detected by blood oozing. If you have blood in your spit and some of the other symptoms you describe like a cough or any soreness you need to see a specialist. Don't try to self diagnose it's too hard. You might need a gastroscopy and a specialist to examine you to check the exact source of the blood. Acid reflux can be very serious if not treated.

 
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