Understanding Right Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Right chest pain? I have been experiencing persistent pain in my right chest for several hours. It's not unbearable, but there is a constant feeling of pain located below my right breast, under the rib cage. How should I manage this, or which specialist should I see?
Dr. Huang Jianling Reply:
Possible causes include pleuritis, esophagitis, gastritis, duodenitis, pneumothorax, gallstones or cholecystitis, angina (typical or atypical), myocardial or valvular heart disease, pleurisy, or psychological stress. Further differentiation requires a detailed medical history, ph...[Read More] Understanding Right Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns for Family Medicine
Chest pain Hello... Recently, for about a week... I often feel pain in my left chest while sleeping... but it's not very severe... it's a sharp pain... sometimes it's more towards the center, and other times it's closer to the left (near the armpit). At the sa...
Dr. Huang Jianling Reply:
Hello, Anan: Chest pain radiating to the left side and difficulty breathing may be symptoms of intercostal neuralgia or myocardial ischemia. It is recommended to visit a cardiologist or family medicine physician for an electrocardiogram and cholesterol testing. Sincerely, Dr. Hua...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns for Family Medicine
Understanding Cold Sensitivity and Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Help
Upon reflection, I realize that I have quite a few issues? When it is cold, if I do not rub my hands to warm them up, after a while, not only do I notice that my nails appear purple, but the back of my hands also turns a purplish-black color (I noticed this while riding a bike). ...
Dr. Huang Jianling Reply:
Hello, Anan: (1) The purple tingling in the hands may be caused by the following conditions: 1. Buerger’s disease: This is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the peripheral veins and arteries of the upper and lower limbs, most commonly seen in young male smokers. The i...[Read More] Understanding Cold Sensitivity and Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Help
Common Family Health Concerns: Seeking Advice from a Doctor
Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you..? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions as follows: 1. My mother is 40 years old and often experiences leg cramps while sleeping, which prevents her from getting a good night's rest. She also frequently has hand cram...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
1. Your mother's issue may be due to calcium deficiency or temperature fluctuations (I have attached an article for your reference). Do you experience calf cramps? Recently, a friend from a computer company asked me about cramps, specifically why calf cramps occur at night a...[Read More] Common Family Health Concerns: Seeking Advice from a Doctor
Understanding Chest Pain and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Oops... I wrote the wrong email address in the last message? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the repeated questions; I just realized I wrote my email incorrectly. While at work, I occasionally experience a sudden, intense pain in my chest, as if it has been forcefully struck, foll...
Dr. Fang Sijie Reply:
Dear Miss Xiao Nan, 1. Regarding your mention of occasionally experiencing a sudden, intense pain in your chest, as if it has been forcefully struck, followed by a complete blackout in your mind, this could potentially indicate a cardiac issue. Additionally, conditions related t...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Which Specialist to See for Right Chest Pain and Breathing Issues?
Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing pain in the lower right rib area, especially when taking deep breaths. The pain worsens when lying flat, and I can only sleep on my left side. Coughing, hiccuping, or laughing hard also c...
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms are quite unclear. It is important to determine if there has been any recent trauma, such as a car accident or a blow to the chest, which could result in rib contusions, or if there might be conditions such as pleural effusion or pne...[Read More] Which Specialist to See for Right Chest Pain and Breathing Issues?