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What Causes Chronic Diarrhoea Along With Cough?

OVER THE LAST 3-6 MONTHS I HAVE LOST ABOUT 15 LBS WITHOUT TRYING I HAVE BOUTS OF DIARRHEA 3 TO 4 TIMES A WEEK A COUGH I THOUGHT WAS MY ASTHMA BUT MY SPECIALIST RULED OUT THE ASTHMA AND MY CHEST X=RAY IS OK MY COUGH IS THICK WHITE PHLEGM I TAKE BREATHING TREATMENT 2 TIMES A DAY AND SHE SAYS IT MAY BE MY VOCAL CORDS WHAT DO YOU THINK I AM A HEART PATIENT WITH HX OF TRIPLE BY PASS IN 2005
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Hi,

Unexplained weight loss and diarrhea point towards a thyroid dysfunction many a time. You should get that checked.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshita,
Ophthalmologist



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What Causes Chronic Diarrhoea Along With Cough?

Hi, Unexplained weight loss and diarrhea point towards a thyroid dysfunction many a time. You should get that checked. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist