Chest, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 22

Cardiac muscle issues Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I have mitral valve prolapse, but sometimes I experience sharp pain around my heart, which feels like muscle soreness, located near my left chest muscle. The pain lasts about 2 to 5 seconds, so I'm u...

Is it tuberculosis or sarcoidosis? Hello, Doctor. Recently, due to work, I underwent a health check-up, and the X-ray report indicated "suspected bilateral upper lung calcified nodules." Feeling anxious, I searched online for the term "nodules" and discovered ...

Intermittent sharp pain in the lower abdomen and chest? Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in the lower left abdomen, approximately 12 to 13 centimeters below the navel. The pain occurs at various times, including during work hours in the afternoon and at ...

Difficult-to-explain body pain? Since childhood, I have experienced episodes of pain approximately every six months in my respiratory system, specifically in the area just below my throat, extending to both sides of my chest. The pain feels like a cramping sensation, almost as if...

Injury to the left chest and upper back due to gravitational compression? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have experienced compression in my left chest and upper back. The front of my chest was subjected to mechanical pressure from a screw with a diameter of 1.8 cm and a length of approximate...

Why can various diseases develop after a chest injury? Hello Dr. Liao, I experienced compression on the left side of my chest and upper back due to gravity. My chest was impacted by a mechanical force, with a screw measuring 1.8 cm in diameter and approximately 6 to 8 cm in leng...

Experiencing stomach pain while running? I would like to ask why I experience stomach pain when running. Initially, I thought it was due to not running for a long time, but even after running continuously for over ten days, I still experience stomach pain after running about 400 ...

Drinking beverages too quickly? Hello, yesterday I drank Sprite too quickly and felt a bit uncomfortable in my chest afterward. Later, I burped and felt better! Can you tell me why this happened?

Chest breathing issues Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, I previously had an X-ray, and the doctor diagnosed that no issues were found. However, when I lean forward to read or when I sleep, I feel a tightness in my chest, and there is pain near my heart, which may be in the bone...

Chest tightness and headache? Hello Doctor: I often feel a tightness in my chest, and sometimes it feels as if a heavy object is pressing down on me, making it difficult to breathe. I also experience dizziness and chest pain, and on several occasions, the pain in my chest seems t...

Which specialty should I see? 1. I often feel fatigued when breathing in my chest, and sometimes I experience chest tightness and difficulty breathing (a bit of shortness of breath). 2. When I engage in light exercise or physical work, my heart rate increases, and I feel uncomfor...

Regarding the issue of pectus excavatum? How to determine if medical attention is needed for pectus excavatum, and which department should be consulted? Is there a facility at Hsinchu Hospital? I read online that some patients with pectus excavatum require surgical treatment; is ...

Treatment in nursing homes? The family member is elderly and has been living in a nursing home for a long time, experiencing physical limitations and being bedridden. They require assistance from medical staff to turn from side to side. According to the medical staff, the family ...

Breathing causes back pain ~ sudden shortness of breath? Hello, Doctor. I am a patient with multiple sclerosis. About four days ago, I caught a cold, and my symptoms include: headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, body aches and fatigue, cough (dry cough without phl...

Health check-up issues Hello, I would like to inquire about the general health check-up for new employees at a company. The items are as follows: 1. Should I schedule an appointment with a family medicine physician? 2. Is it necessary to make a reservation in advance, or can I ...

Pain in the right scapula? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have been experiencing pain in the right side of my back near the scapula for over two months. I have seen an orthopedic doctor and undergone physical therapy, but there has been no improvement. Often, an unexpected movement causes a &...

Sputum induction Hello: My nephew has been experiencing a cold recently, and his breathing has become louder, and it seems like he has some phlegm. We would like to know how we can help him expel the phlegm at home. I've heard that percussion therapy can be used; could you p...

Abdominal discomfort or pain? Hello, Dr. Lai. Recently, I have been experiencing occasional dull pain in the upper right abdomen (approximately below the chest). After having a cold in April, I developed a severe cough that took several weeks to fully recover from. However, after...

Unknown gas Hello: Today, while passing by a certain location, I noticed a worker spraying some kind of gas that had a paint-like odor. Although I passed quickly, my eyes and skin were still exposed to this gas, and I inhaled a small amount of it. Currently, my eyes and skin feel...

excuse me? Recently, I've been experiencing soreness in my back, chest, and shoulders, along with a tight sensation in my neck (which becomes more pronounced after meals). I also have random episodes of chest tightness (for example, I might feel tightness for 2 to 3 minutes ...