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What Causes Excessive Thirst While Suffering From COPD And Acid Reflux?
Female age 74 with COPD, Reflux and borderline cholesterol and prediabetic. Experiencing excessive thirst, rapid heartbeat, out of breath with just walking a few steps and easily fatigue. ER visit yesterday and had cardiogram and chest xray - no pneumonia or heart attack or failure. Low white blood count.
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Cause of acid reflux is mainly habit of:
1. Taking meal at irregular time
2. Eating commercial product, spicy food, stale food, maida items
3. Going to the bed immediately after meal
Do
1. Change the eating style
2. Do yoga, exercise
3. Walking
Drink more water and don't eat chilli.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Cause of acid reflux is mainly habit of:
1. Taking meal at irregular time
2. Eating commercial product, spicy food, stale food, maida items
3. Going to the bed immediately after meal
Do
1. Change the eating style
2. Do yoga, exercise
3. Walking
Drink more water and don't eat chilli.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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