What Causes Constant Coughing During Mornings?

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

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Question : I had an EGD today.
Duodenum was normal without inflation, ulceration or polyps
Erythema, congestion and Granularity in the Antrum compatible with Gastritis ( boipsy done)
Erosion in the stomach body
Erythema and irregular margins in the Gastroesophageal ( Biopsy done)

hey inserted a Braco PH probe as I cough constantly, epecially every morning ( for about 10 years coughing all the time)

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Gastritis and possible GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.

As per your post, you are having erosive gastritis and a possible GERD.
You can take Nexium for relief.

Biopsy from antrum done to look for H.pylori infection.
Biopsy from gastroesophageal junction done to look for Barrett's esophagus. This occurs when there is a long standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Bravo pH probe is placed to confirm GERD.

Meanwhile you can take Nexium for relief.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards,
Dr.Barani.

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