Chest tightness, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 5

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...

Persistent cough and chest tightness after a cold? At first, I experienced a sensation of my throat being constricted and chest tightness, sometimes feeling like I couldn't get enough air. After taking medication for a while without improvement, I was initially told it was p...

Insomnia and chest tightness? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing chest tightness around July 20th (feeling like my chest is constricted or that I can't catch my breath, often needing to take deep breaths or concentrate on inhaling) and frequent shallow sleep with vivid dre...

Unexplained dizziness? I would like to ask the doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for over two years, with symptoms including left flank pain, a heavy sensation in the back of my head, dizziness that feels like I'm moving up and down in an elevator, occasional throbb...

Mediterranean anemia Hello Doctor, I am 36 years old and have given birth to three children. I had surgery for an inguinal hernia at the age of 16 (at a medical center in Taipei). I have a few questions: 1. I was diagnosed with thalassemia in 2017, but I have had blood tests in t...

Questions about electrocardiogram (ECG) content! Due to undergoing laparoscopic surgery for adenomyosis one to two years ago, I had an electrocardiogram (ECG) done the day before, which reported: "Sinus bradycardia, otherwise normal ECG." I recently discovered this info...

A cold can lead to difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor: Around early August, I experienced cold symptoms and visited three ENT clinics. At the third clinic, after taking medication, I experienced difficulty breathing and felt short of breath, but I didn't have these symptoms ...

Nonspecific dizziness Hello, doctor. One morning in February of last year, I woke up feeling dizzy (I weighed 116 kg at the time). Initially, it felt like an earthquake, and I didn't think much of it. However, by the end of March last year, my doctor prescribed me medication...

Is it really a urinary tract infection? Hello, my mother has undergone a bladder suspension surgery, but in recent years, the surgical sutures have come loose, leading to urinary incontinence that requires her to wear adult diapers to maintain her daily life (she also changes the...

Chest tightness? In recent nights, I have been feeling a tight and heavy sensation in the left side of my chest, near my heart, which makes it difficult to fall asleep.

Iron deficiency anemia with splenomegaly? Hello Doctor, I was informed during a recent company health check that I have splenomegaly measuring 9 centimeters. I had a medical history of iron deficiency anemia four years ago, for which I received iron supplements until my levels re...

Chest tightness during breathing and frequent acid sensation in the stomach? Hello doctor, I have been feeling a lot of acidity in my stomach for some time now and often feel nauseous. When I wake up in the morning, I think it’s because I’m hungry, which is why my stomach feels a...

Shortness of breath? Hello Doctor, I currently have the following conditions: 1. Occasionally, I need to slightly open my mouth and take a deep breath to feel a sense of lung expansion (I usually do not have significant stress or anxiety). 2. I find myself yawning more frequently...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat with tightness in the back of the neck? Hello Doctor: I tend to be overly anxious and have a history of gastrointestinal bloating, constipation, headaches, and chest tightness due to spinal and cervical misalignments. Long-term use of Wes...

Dizziness with mild nausea? Doctor, for the past two nights, I sometimes feel like I'm not breathing while sleeping, and I experience a bit of chest tightness. It's like a sudden feeling of emptiness below my chest that wakes me up, and I wake up easily. I also have to ...

Having many health issues can make it difficult to know what to do? Hello Doctor, I have symptoms of mitral valve prolapse, gastroesophageal reflux disease, being a carrier of thalassemia, and headaches. I have previously undergone surgery for bilateral tonsillectomy and a liposa...

Chest tightness issue? Hello Doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. Last November, I contracted enterovirus, and my usual symptoms were diarrhea and cold-like symptoms. However, one night I suddenly felt unwell, experiencing chest tightness and a sensation that I could only breathe d...

Frequent headaches, elevated blood pressure, and vomiting? I often experience headaches, elevated blood pressure, and vomiting. What could be the cause? My headaches are sometimes so severe that I have to go to the emergency room (my blood pressure spikes to 180-184 during these ...

Family medicine issues? I am a student preparing for exams, and recently I've been experiencing a feeling of tightness in my chest, as if I'm not getting enough air. My throat feels constricted, and sometimes my left elbow feels sore. I also have a strange sensation in ...

Experiencing tinnitus, nausea, and seeing stars while hiking? Hello, doctor. I am aware that my cardiopulmonary function is not good (I have a history of childhood asthma). I occasionally ride a bicycle and play table tennis for exercise, and I have also engaged in jogging, reach...