Chest, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 7

Drug interactions and consultations are typically handled by specialists in pharmacology, internal medicine, or clinical pharmacy? 1. After swallowing food yesterday, I have been experiencing a sharp pain in the middle right side of my chest when swallowing. Which specialty shoul...

Hello, doctor, regarding the use of aspirin? Recently, I experienced some discomfort in my chest due to pain in my upper left back, which prompted me to see a doctor. After the examination, the doctor performed a blood test and found that my thrombus value was 0.55 (the physician...

Multiple areas of pain for three days? Two days ago, I experienced chest pain (located in the middle, slightly to the left). Although the pain has subsided, I noticed small raised bumps above the previous pain area (which are not itchy). Subsequently, I began to feel pain in the ...

Fever of unknown origin for over a year? Hello Doctor, my condition started two years ago with unexplained fevers (ear temperature around 37.5 to 38.3 degrees Celsius). I consulted an infectious disease specialist at the hospital and underwent various tests (including blood tests...

Chest tightness, indigestion, and scalp tingling? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have occasionally experienced a tingling sensation on the left side of my scalp, similar to goosebumps. Additionally, over the past two weeks, I have had the following symptoms: 1. A feeling of tightness...

Please have the physician evaluate? Hello, doctor. I am someone who is prone to anxiety, and recently I have been experiencing various physical issues. I feel that something is off with my body. In addition to gastroesophageal reflux, I often experience dry mouth (which does not ...

Severe pain at the ends of the rib cage in the back during deep breathing? Hello, doctor. I am wondering if the changes in weather could be causing me to experience chest tightness and back pain while breathing. At times, when I lie down at night to sleep, I feel a pressure-like ...

What are the types of cholesterol medications and the relevant outpatient departments? Due to stretching, I experienced pain from my back to my chest, which has occurred twice with an interval of about a year. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and my heart showed no abnormal...

Questions regarding discomfort in the right upper abdomen? Recently, I have been experiencing discomfort in the upper right abdomen, specifically three fingerbreadths above the navel and near the lower edge of the rib cage. There is a daily dull pain accompanied by a strong burni...

Pain on the outer side of the right chest upon waking up? A week ago, I woke up with pain on the outer side of my right chest, which feels like a strain. I thought it would improve after a few days, but it hasn't. It hurts when I cough, yawn, or lie flat while sleeping. Whic...

I would like to ask what symptoms it could be? Hello, recently I have been experiencing intermittent symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, discomfort in the upper abdomen, and a feeling of swelling below the throat. These symptoms tend to res...

Having difficulty drinking liquid medication is a concern? Hello doctor, I took doxycycline antibiotics yesterday. Since the water was very hot, I couldn't drink much and just swallowed the pill. Later, I drank a bottle of tea, but during meals, I felt a strange sensation be...

Fever has been frequent over the past week? Hello doctor, since last Wednesday, I have been experiencing fever every evening, ranging between 38-39 degrees Celsius. During the afternoons, I do not have this symptom, and I do not have a runny nose or cough. Right before the fever ...

Shortness of breath? Hello: For the past six months, I have been experiencing almost daily nasal congestion (which requires the use of sprays or medications for relief), occasional stiffness in my shoulders and neck, occasional dizziness, and a light-headed feeling. I have to bre...

Inhaling cold air? Doctor, I would like to ask, in previous years, whenever there is a cold front, I feel a tightening sensation in my chest above my heart whenever I breathe in cold air. It's not a pressure or pain. Is this normal? Additionally, there were two occasions whe...

For the past two weeks, I have frequently experienced numbness in my hands and feet, along with occasional cramps. This week, the numbness has decreased, but from Tuesday to Thursday morning, I felt discomfort in my chest? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the lengthy description, b...

Is it necessary to undergo more detailed examinations to confirm autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello doctor, around the end of July this year, after having dinner and using my phone, I suddenly felt a brief disconnection in my mind for a second, followed by numbness in my...

After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Hello Dr. Hou, after receiving my first dose of the BNT vaccine on October 22, I experienced fever, followed by chest tightness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, back pain (radiating from the inner side of my right shoulder blade to my ne...

Chest pain with tenderness upon palpation? I have been experiencing chest pain for quite a long time, probably over a year (I haven't paid much attention to it). I consulted a cardiologist, and an electrocardiogram showed no abnormalities. I also saw a gastroenterologist; al...

Heart Rate and Respiration I have iron deficiency anemia and have been taking iron supplements for 1 month and 3 days. I can usually feel the contractions and relaxations of my heart, regardless of whether I am sitting, lying down, or climbing; as long as I feel calm, I can sense...