Chest, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 19

Once again, I apologize for troubling Dr. Chen? Hello Dr. Chen, I visited your clinic on the afternoon of the 16th of this month, and I appreciate your detailed explanation. However, I seem to have forgotten to mention some conditions during the visit, so I would like to provide ...

Chest, lumbar, and abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain in my shoulders, back, and lower back for the past few months. Previously, I noticed swelling in the middle of my left back, so I went to see a doctor who took X-rays and mentioned that my spine...

Appointment has been scheduled? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing a sudden tightening sensation in the center of my chest. The cardiology department at Chang Gung Hospital insists that it is not related to the heart, and the gastroenterology, pulmonology, and neurology dep...

Intermittent frontal headaches, occasional chest tightness, nausea, excessive sleepiness, and weakness in the limbs? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I work in marketing and have mild allergic rhinitis. Occasionally, I experience dry heaving upon waking up. Since November of last year, I have als...

Left chest pain, unsure if medical attention is needed? Hello, since around September to October of last year, I've been experiencing a feeling of heaviness in my left chest, occasionally accompanied by pain. However, I'm not sure if it's related to my heart. At fi...

I've been feeling unwell and experiencing some unusual symptoms lately? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing bloating, poor appetite, a feeling of heaviness in my abdomen, chest tightness and pain, left flank pain radiating to my ankle, body heat, easy fatigue, frequent ur...

Pain upon palpation of the sternum? Hello, there is a protruding bone in the center of my chest between both sides, and I'm not sure if that is normal. It hurts when I press on it! I used to feel it, but I didn't pay much attention to it since I didn't touch it oft...

I would like to consult Dr. Chen again? Hello Dr. Chen, I am unsure if the link above can be opened successfully. Regarding the issue of my heart or the sensation of tightness in my chest, I have already undergone diagnostic examinations in both the thoracic and gastroenterology ...

Dizziness upon waking up? Hello, I experience dizziness every morning after waking up, which can last until noon without any relief. I feel a heaviness in the back of my head and chest. Sometimes, if I take a short nap around noon, the dizziness goes away, but other times it pers...

Can pectus excavatum cause palpitations? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing palpitations since the end of last year, often feeling like my heart is beating heavily, and my entire chest seems to be vibrating. However, both my blood pressure and heart rate are within normal ra...

Doctor, should I undergo an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or a small bowel endoscopy? Whenever I drink water, I immediately feel chest tightness and extreme bloating in my lower abdomen below the navel. There is no acid reflux, but sometimes about four to five hours after eati...

Multiple physical discomforts? Hello Doctor: Yesterday in class, I suddenly felt chest tightness, which I thought was due to poor ventilation in the classroom. I stepped outside to calm down, but when I returned to the classroom, the situation worsened. I felt dizzy and nauseous....

Sudden dizziness and blurred vision? Hello, doctor. Since elementary school (I am now in high school), I have experienced sudden dizziness, numbness in my hands and feet, and increasingly blurred vision whenever I get an injection, have blood drawn, exercise, or stand in the sun ...

Chest discomfort? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain that is variable in location. I feel pain and tightness in my chest, and I also experience pain when swallowing food. Could you please explain why this might be happening? If I need to seek medical ...

26-Year-Old Health Checkup As a 26-year-old looking to undergo a health check-up while working in the decoration industry, and considering your lifestyle factors such as not drinking alcohol, not smoking, and not chewing betel nut, but being frequently exposed to secondhand smoke...

Coughing on the left side of the chest, with pain upon palpation? I have a history of spontaneous pneumothorax, which occurred on the left side. About five years ago, I underwent surgery to remove a portion of my lung lobe, and I have not had a recurrence since then. I recently f...

Recently, I have been experiencing various health issues? Hello Doctor: My recent symptoms include: (1) Occasional blood-streaked sputum and intermittent pain in the left side of my back (since January 1st of this year, chest X-ray showed no abnormalities); (2) Cloudy urine with ...

Chest pain? Hello, I have been experiencing sharp pain in my left chest, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing for about a week. Since I had pneumonia at the end of last year, I went to the emergency room, but the X-ray showed no signs of inflammation. The emergency physician...

Axillary pain Hello Dr. Liao: I started experiencing pain in my left armpit (axilla) since the night before last. The pain extends from a point on the side and back to the hollow of the armpit, and there are two specific points that are particularly painful when pressed (similar ...

After catching a cold, experiencing chest tightness and decreased appetite? I started experiencing cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, this past Monday. I have seen a doctor twice, but on Thursday, I began to have issues with chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty ...