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Suggest Treatment For Indigestion
My home blood pressure kit indicates my bp at 158 over 86 pulse 96....I have a chronic dry hacking cough, my ankles and feet are swollen and I feel a constant indigestion....should I be concerned?
I am a 53 year old woman 5ft 7 in and 200 lbs. Not on high bp meds but have high cholesterol.
I am a 53 year old woman 5ft 7 in and 200 lbs. Not on high bp meds but have high cholesterol.
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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I have evaluated your query in details .
* Chronic cough , ankle , feet swelling should be addressed to expert
physician for diagnosis and further management .
* Guidelines for indigestion :
Dietary measures to be considered are :
Drink plenty of liquids .
Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible .
Life style modifications to be considered :
Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must .
Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .
Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible .
Chew your food very thoroughly .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .
Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control .
Medicinal support can be obtained with :
Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor .
Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound , colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Chronic cough , ankle , feet swelling should be addressed to expert
physician for diagnosis and further management .
* Guidelines for indigestion :
Dietary measures to be considered are :
Drink plenty of liquids .
Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables , whole grains , cereals , legumes , pulses , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid excess oil , ghee , butter , dairy products , non veg stuffs till possible .
Life style modifications to be considered :
Regular walking , exercises , YOGA are must .
Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .
Manage timings of breakfast , lunch , dinners till possible .
Chew your food very thoroughly .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
If consuming alcohol , tobacco in any form has to be stopped .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .
Keep your blood sugar , cholesterol , weight under control .
Medicinal support can be obtained with :
Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor .
Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound , colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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