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Seen blood during spitting
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I have cough but not dry exactly and running nose, today morning I saw some blood while cough and spitting. Just worried its because of somerashes inside due to cough or I do smoke, is this the reason?
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Get sputum AFB and consult
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Blood could be due to your excessive cough or maybe due to an underlying disease
Detailed history and further evaluation required
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visit nearest doctor
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Cessation of smoking
This is commonly seen chronic smokers
Take expectorant eg syp ambroxol 2 tsf tds
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X-ray chest PA VIEW then consult for further evaluation and management if needed
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Do breathing exercises, quit smoking
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Do chest xray
Look if there is any more blood
And if yes then immediately go to the hospital
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Sputum afb and cs gene expert
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If cough is there for sometime > 7 days
You should get evaluated
Stop smoking
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Sputum AFB C/s
And chest xray PA view
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Since how many days you have cough, & requires proper history for diagnosis and treatment
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Get an chest xray done and sputum for Afb.
A single episode of this kind is totally fine. But if u are having chronic cough and multiple episodes of blood tint in sputum then get the above tests done immediately.
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Hey , if it was only one episode with a tinch of blood ,then no need to worry . But if it increases and u get repetitive episodes of blood in sputum u need to see a doctor in person. U can have a consultation with me on practo
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consider having a chest xray PA view , sputum for afb test
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stop smoking sir
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If it's persistent you should get tested
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Smoking causes chronic bronchitis which can cause minor bleeding in cough. If it doesn't subside in reasonable time,you may need to get your chest XRay. To rule out more serious disease,if required.
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Chest XRay PA view.
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Could be due to smoke if you smoke a lot or may be due to excessive throat infection and cough sometimes the blood comes. If reddish blood then it may be due to cough. If clooted blood , then it needs to be investigated.
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warm water gargles along with cough lozenges.
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stop smoking.
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Take some antibiotics for throat infection
If not relieve then you need to get chest xray done and sputum test
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Quit smoking . If this repeat have a sputumAFB , chest Xray .
Gargles with salt water may help you .
Yes excessive smoking can be a reason .
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I will suggest to check for your sputum for AFB and also if possible do chest xray as u mentioned about smoking history. If you have any weight loss history kindly visit your nearest physician
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Do some salt water gargles with warm water and wait for your cough to subside (a day or two). If it does not, do a PPD or quantiferon test.
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Do a sputum AFB and a chest X-ray if it doesn’t subside within 2-3 days.
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Avoid smoking. If that’s not possible immediately, at least cut down.
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Take medicines for your cough and runny nose, if blood stained sputum is repeating do sputumAFB
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Clearly mention the duration of cough .
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Go for Sputum AFB if > 2weeks cough
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Pls consult for more details....
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It may be due to fraction in track because of cough
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book appointment and should go for routine investigations
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I understand you've been experiencing a productive cough and a runny nose, and recently noticed some blood when coughing and spitting. While this could be due to irritation from coughing or other benign causes, it's crucial to rule out any serious conditions, especially considering your smoking history.
It's important to address this promptly to ensure your health and well-being. Please do not hesitate to connect with us for a comprehensive consultation. We are here to provide you with the necessary care and guidance.
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Do sputum exam for RBC
Also X ray chest PA VIEW
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Consult
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Is it may be harmful if u are not take treatment so please do investigation like x ray and ct and cb naat and avoid smoking strictly so expected your normal life reverse and take proper treatment contact doctor because this problem further developed into lung cancer if u are not quit smoking so please quit smoking and take treatment
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do test report of body and take treatment as soon possible
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avoid smoking strictly and take medicine which helps in quit smoking so contact with doctor
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Are you currently on any other medication?
How many days have you had the cough and fever for?
Very often constant conscious irritation of the throat will also show blood in spit.
Kindly consult for further clarifications and treatment
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Do connect and consult
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Do sputum examination specially for AFB. Take balanced diet.
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A small amount of blood while clearing the throat is seen in upper respiratory tract infection and pharyngitis.If it's frequent or amount of the blood is large consult a physician in your area.
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It can be anything from severe pharyngitis to Tuberculosis of the lungs.
Please consult with a General Physician for further evaluation and management.
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You are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection.
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consult me for medications
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Get blood test done
Reduce smoking
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Take Azithromycin
Montair lc
Pan 40
And for more content
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How much amount of blood?
Fresh or brown/ black?
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1. Chest Xray PA View
2. Sputum for AFB
3. Quit Smoking ASAP
Consult for follow up.
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Connect please
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Sputum test complete n microscopy zeil Nelson stain.
Followed by x ray chest pa view digital with reporting.
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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You should visit a pulmonologist
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Connect please
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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Single episode could be due to cough related injury
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consult if it persists
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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Jaipur
Please get an x ray done
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Please consult
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
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Get done with chest x ray and sputum examination for AFB
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Stop smoking
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
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Ahmedabad
Stop smoking
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Consultation
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Dr. Dinesh Chandra Joshi
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Greater Noida
Do you have fever? Pain in throat, cough, breathlessness ?
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Kindly consult once physically to nearby physician
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
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More History is required.
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investigations are required. consult a doctor.
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Better' to get examined physically with your queries
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Dr. Ladli Chatterjee
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Gurgaon
Blood in cough is quiet worrisome get your chest xray done
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
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Bangalore
It's because you smoke
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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Hingoli
Investigation required
Kindly consult for further management and treatment
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Dr. Yashvardhan Sharma
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7 yrs exp
Agra
Kindly Consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Sputum for AFB, CBC, CRP
Chest xray (pa view) to be done
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Need more details for proper evaluation. Kindly connect for further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's due to infection
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated.
Stop smoking.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Valsad
If happened only once,could be just due to severe bout of cough which is normal.Pls connect if persists.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You need further evaluation.
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Dr. Mehak Bagga
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ludhiana
It can be due to smoking if you are a chronic smoker get yourself examined and treated properly
Can be due to other causes as well
Get a chest x ray done and a sputum test for ruling out the cause
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Go for x ray chest than review.
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