Chest pain, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 5

Muscles and bones beside the abdomen? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I seem to have felt a sudden ache near my side where the ribs are, and I'm not sure if it's because I didn't warm up properly before doing supine exercises at school yesterday. Although the pain has subsided, c...

Issues after breath-holding Hello, doctor. Today, while passing through a basement area, I encountered a very strong smell of paint. I was wearing a mask, but the odor was still quite intense. I held my breath for about 40 seconds and only breathed again after leaving the area. L...

Pain in the lower left chest after drinking alcohol? Dear Doctor: Whenever I consume food or beverages containing alcohol, I experience pain and even cramping in the lower left chest and adjacent abdominal area. It feels like muscle tightness and there is a slight swelling sensat...

I've been experiencing unusual health conditions for a while and I'm unsure whether I should seek medical attention? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing some symptoms that I am unsure are due to psychological stress or a viral infection. My condition fluct...

Pain in the lower left chest after drinking alcohol? Dear Doctor: Whenever I consume food or beverages containing alcohol, I experience pain and even cramping in the lower left chest area and adjacent abdomen. It feels like muscle tightness and there is a slight swelling sensatio...

Suspicion of Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection) Hello Doctor: I ate raw shrimp while in Thailand and later learned about the risk of parasitic infections (such as lung flukes). I would like to ask whether I should proactively go to the hospital for a check-up, or if I should w...

Chest pain Hello Dr. Lee: I haven't experienced any severe health issues recently, but I have been experiencing significant pain in my chest whenever I touch it. I'm unsure what could be causing this. I usually work in an office setting, sitting for long periods while u...

Chest tightness and pain on the right side? Hello, doctor: On the first day of my recent menstrual period, I experienced a brief sharp pain on the right side of my head. After that, it went away. I also have a feeling of tightness and pain in the right side of my chest, which wor...

Dizziness, skin itching, and unusual appetite? Hello, doctor. I have some questions regarding my dizziness issue that has persisted for many years. Since my student days, I have experienced unexplained dizziness, sometimes to the point of pain, and my heart races significantly. O...

Chest injury, pain occurs during stretching, deep breathing, and sneezing? Hello Doctor: Over two months ago, I was hit hard in the chest by a student with a disability. It was very painful at the moment, but the pain subsided after a while. Since that incident, I have noticed di...

Chest tightness and pain, primarily on the left side of the chest? In the past two months, I have experienced intermittent tightness or mild stabbing pain in my chest, particularly on the left side. Sometimes, I also feel pain in my left arm and fingers. I have visited a cardiolo...

Persistent chest tightness lasting for six months? Hello Dr. Hsiao: For the past six months, I have been experiencing a sensation in the center of my breasts, about the size of a fist. Initially, it felt like a pulsing, but now it is almost a constant dullness without pain, altho...

Chest tightness, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat. Which medical specialty should I consult? Hello Doctor, this morning while commuting to work, I had to jog up about two flights of stairs to catch the MRT. After getting on the train, I experienced some chest pain accompanied by sh...

Experiencing dizziness and chest tightness with a desire to take deep breaths often occurs after lunch or during meals? Mid-February: After dinner (Big Mac) at 7:00 PM, I felt dizzy and had chest tightness, which made me want to take deep breaths. The dizziness was severe enough ...

For symptoms such as cough, chest tightness, ear pressure, and nasal allergies, you should consider seeing an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist or an Allergist? I have been troubled for over two months and am puzzled. In October, I visited a clinic due to a sore throat and f...

I experience a dull, warm pain in my left back every morning upon waking up? Hello, Doctor. For the past two years, I have been experiencing a dull, warm pain in my upper left back almost every morning after waking up. It feels like there is something inside my upper left back, a...

Shoulder, neck, and chest issues? After a car accident, I initially didn't feel any symptoms and didn't get an X-ray at that time. During the accident, my shoulder and face hit the ground, and the doctor at the hospital only gave me a tetanus shot and disinfected my fac...

I don't know what the problem is? Hello doctor, for the past two months, I have been experiencing frequent discomfort in my stomach (sometimes it's painful, but other times it's just uncomfortable). Recently, I've also been having pain in my left chest. A whil...

Chest pain issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about experiencing dizziness and a burning pain in the chest accompanied by heavy and sore arms during masturbation before reaching orgasm. Although these symptoms only last for a few minutes and subside after stopping and rest...

Chest pain Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in the center of my chest recently. This pain intensifies when I turn my body to the right or when I arch my chest forward with force. What could be the issue, and do I need to undergo any examinations?