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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough And Chest Pain

I had a fundoplication and hiatus hernia op 4 months ago. I have been having a pain in the middle of my chest which gets worse if I bend down, run, walk fast or carry any shopping. It seems to be getting worse. (It feels heavy, like a weight or sometging lodged) I sweat more, and in the last 2 weeks developed a cough that I have never had before. I also have a constant ache about 3 inches (and a little to the left) below the chest pain. Could this be related to the operation and should I see my doctor?
Mon, 9 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor for all these symptoms.
You are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related symptoms.
Hiatus hernia is known cause for this.
Surgical correction of Hiatus hernia is not always sufficient for symptomatic relief. You need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid stress and tension.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Take combination of pantoprazole and domperidone.
5. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits.
6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough And Chest Pain

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor for all these symptoms. You are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related symptoms. Hiatus hernia is known cause for this. Surgical correction of Hiatus hernia is not always sufficient for symptomatic relief. You need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Take combination of pantoprazole and domperidone. 5. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.