Chest, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 13

Mild pain below the chest? Hello doctor, after laughing too hard, I felt a bit of pain in the area between my stomach and chest. However, after taking a deep breath, the pain went away. Do I need to go to a major hospital to see a doctor? I'm suddenly a bit worried that it m...

Inquiry after a cold? Hello Doctor, about a week ago I started feeling discomfort in my throat and I was worried that I might have contracted a virus, especially since many classmates in my class frequently cough without wearing masks. I visited an ENT specialist, who said that m...

I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left shoulder while carrying my backpack home? Hello Doctor, I suddenly felt a warm, pulling pain in my left shoulder and left back while carrying my backpack home. After returning home and lying down, the pain did not lessen; instead, I experie...

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...

Which specialty should I see? Headache and poor mental condition? Hello Doctor: Recently, my headaches have significantly increased, accompanied by pain around my eyes. I often feel dizzy, weak, and have low energy, yet I still feel fatigued and yawn frequently despite maintainin...

Chest tightness and gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello, in the past week, I've been experiencing a frequent urge to take deep breaths, along with a feeling of tightness in the area from my chest to my stomach. However, I can't quite distinguish whether it's a tight...

Chest issues When sleeping with my chest resting on the table, my right chest becomes increasingly numb, and I experience a slight pain. When lying on my side or flat on my back, with my head angled slightly downward towards my feet, my right chest feels numb.

Hepatitis B and mild aortic curvature? Hello Dr. Chen, regarding the case examination results at work, there are two abnormalities, and I am unsure of their implications or the risk of transmitting to others. The abnormal findings are as follows: (1) Chest X-ray result: slight cu...

Heat sensation in the palms and back of the neck? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest tightness, warmth in my palms, and heat in the back of my neck lately. I went for an internal medicine check-up, including X-rays and blood tests, which showed no signs of inflammation ...

Should I stop the medication first, and which specialty should I consult? Last week on the 25th, I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy due to symptoms of bloating, chest tightness, and loss of appetite. The results showed esophageal ulcers, excessive gastric acid, gastr...

Feeling unwell but unsure where the problem lies? Hello, Doctor Yeh. I would like to ask about the following symptoms I am experiencing and which specialty I should consult to address my sleep issues: 1. It has become more difficult for me to fall asleep compared to before, and...

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...

Unexplained systemic pain? Hello Doctor: Recently, while being intimate with my boyfriend, he inserted his finger into my vagina (without engaging in sexual intercourse). After returning home that day, I first experienced weakness in my right arm, and the next day, I began to fee...

Experiencing back pain specifically after swallowing and belching? I have been experiencing persistent back pain for four weeks, primarily characterized by pain near the spine in the upper left back, especially after belching and swallowing. Sometimes, deep breathing and stretchi...

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...

Throat itching, coughing, and various other symptoms have not improved despite undergoing multiple tests and treatments? Hello, doctor. Since the end of November last year, I have been experiencing an itchy throat and dry cough in the middle of my clavicle, along with a linear tu...

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...