Understanding Anemia: Symptoms, Causes, and Dietary Solutions
Dizziness, anemia? Doctor, I need your advice regarding my condition. - I often feel dizzy and sometimes almost faint (I stand still and wait to recover). - Sometimes I have difficulty breathing. - Occasionally, I experience chest pain. - Sometimes when I stand up, everything goe...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: If you frequently experience dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Anemia can cause dizziness, but it is important to determine the underlying cause of the anemia in order to treat it effectively. Additionall...[Read More] Understanding Anemia: Symptoms, Causes, and Dietary Solutions
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Chest pain Recently, I have experienced occasional chest pain, a condition that hasn't occurred for a long time. The most severe episode happened during my middle school years when I suddenly felt chest pain and difficulty breathing while asleep. I quickly drank some water, ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Anonymous: 1. There are many causes of chest pain, which can originate from superficial chest wall issues (such as shingles, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve compression, breast lesions, etc.) or from deeper organ-related pain (such as angina, myocard...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath in Teens
Chest pain sometimes accompanied by unexplained shortness of breath? Hello, I am a middle school student. After about a month of starting middle school, I occasionally feel a slight pain on the left side of my chest when taking deep breaths. This has continued until now, and even...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello, Yujing: I recommend that you first see a pulmonologist, who can then determine whether you need to consult a cardiologist.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath in Teens
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Muscle pain Hello, doctor: Three days ago, I suddenly experienced pain in my right chest. It hurts when I speak forcefully, cough, and my right fingers are numb. I also have pain in my right upper arm, and bending my body forward causes more pain in my right chest. The pain worse...
Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
Hello, it's recommended to visit a pulmonologist for an examination. Thanks.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Right Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Right chest pain? Since you are experiencing right chest pain that worsens with arm movement and some coughing, it would be advisable to see a physician in the fields of Internal Medicine or Pulmonology. If the chest pain is severe or accompanied by other concerning symptoms, you...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department for a consultation. Thank you for your message![Read More] Understanding Right Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest pain? Since last night, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the center of my chest whenever I take a deep breath. There's a specific spot that hurts when I press on it, and it feels slightly raised. I've been staying up late for the past few days and I have ...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: If symptoms persist, you should seek medical attention promptly. A hospital examination is necessary to determine the underlying cause of the condition in order to find a solution. Thank you for your message![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Chest tightness and chest pain? Hello! I have recently encountered a problem where I experience chest pain whenever I cough, sneeze, or bend over. Sometimes the chest pain is accompanied by a sudden increase in heart rate. Which specialist should I see?
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: I recommend that you see a pulmonologist.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Chest Pain Between Breasts: Coughing or Something More Serious?
Sharp pain between the breasts? Hello Doctor: Recently, I visited a small clinic due to a cold and have been experiencing severe coughing with phlegm (chunky). Additionally, after dinner today, I felt a sharp pain between my chest (at the end of the bone in the middle). Is this d...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, it is recommended that you visit a hospital to see a pulmonologist, and you may need a chest X-ray examination.[Read More] Chest Pain Between Breasts: Coughing or Something More Serious?
Understanding Chest Pain After Trauma: When to Seek Medical Attention
My boyfriend physically assaulted my chest? My boyfriend struck me forcefully in the area just below my chest, around the rib cage (slightly to the left of the center below the left breast) during an argument. I experienced about one to two seconds of inability to breathe, follow...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: You should consult a surgeon for your question.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain After Trauma: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Hypothyroidism I am a patient with hypothyroidism and have not taken thyroid hormone for a year. I have not had regular follow-ups for a year, and recently I have experienced symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath, along with slightly elevated blood pressure and a slightl...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to return for a follow-up appointment and inform the physician about your recent medical situation, including information about medications and tests.[Read More] Understanding Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Managing Chest Pain After Choking: Symptoms and Solutions
Chest pain Chest pain: I choked on a grain of rice while eating, and now I feel discomfort in my chest rather than my throat. There is a sharp tearing sensation when I cough, and I experience stabbing pain in my chest when lying flat. How should I handle this? Thank you.
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
You mentioned experiencing chest pain and a tearing cough after choking on a grain of rice, with an unknown cause. It is recommended that you visit a pulmonology clinic for evaluation; if necessary, some related tests may be required. If you develop a high fever, please go direct...[Read More] Managing Chest Pain After Choking: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Hypothyroidism: Why Continuous Medication is Essential
Hypothyroidism I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the age of sixteen and took thyroid hormone replacement for two years. Later, I secretly stopped taking the medication. A few months ago, I had a blood test due to chest pain, and the doctor suspected hypothyroidism, but the r...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: You should first understand the cause of your hypothyroidism. In young women, it is often caused by autoimmune issues, which require long-term medication. If it is due to a short-term inflammation or certain medications, long-term medication may not be necessary. Please co...[Read More] Understanding Hypothyroidism: Why Continuous Medication is Essential
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Pain near the heart area? Hello, I would like to ask about something. Yesterday, while playing with someone, I was squeezed around the chest with their legs. After that, I took a deep breath, got up quickly from lying down, and made some large arm movements, which caused pain nea...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: If the symptoms persist, please visit a hospital to check for any other underlying causes. Thank you for your message![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest Pain: Could It Be Related to Gas?
Chest pain? The presence of sharp pain near the chest that sometimes resolves after passing gas could be related to several factors. One possibility is that it may be associated with gastrointestinal issues, such as gas buildup or bloating, which can cause referred pain in the ch...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: Please seek medical attention and have a physician examine you in person.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Could It Be Related to Gas?
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Chest pain? Hello doctor, I've been feeling a tightness in my right chest since Saturday. On Sunday, I started experiencing sharp pains, but they are not constant, just occasional. Monday and today have been the same with the sharp pain. What should I do?
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: If you experience chest pain or discomfort, it is best to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to determine the underlying issue so that it can be addressed. Thank you for your message![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Could I Have Ankylosing Spondylitis? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Ankylosing spondylitis? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing a low-grade fever for over six months now (around 37.5 degrees Celsius). I tested negative for HLA-B27, but X-rays and a whole-body inflammatory scan showed inflammation in both sacroiliac joints. My symptoms include...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, ankylosing spondylitis is more common in males. If HLA-B27 is negative, the likelihood of ankylosing spondylitis decreases further. Ankylosing spondylitis has specific symptoms, including lower back pain that worsens with prolonged rest, asymmetric arthritis, and some indi...[Read More] Could I Have Ankylosing Spondylitis? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Understanding Chest Tightness and Throat Irritation: When to Seek Help
Chest tightness and a sensation of itchiness in the throat with a feeling of slight swelling? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing chest tightness since the afternoon of the day before yesterday, along with a scratchy throat and various sensations. The color of my phlegm is sligh...
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Ming. Regarding the chest pain, I recommend that you first consult a pulmonologist for further diagnosis and evaluation, so that appropriate treatment can be provided. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Throat Irritation: When to Seek Help
Chest Pain After Cold Medicine: When to See a Doctor?
After taking cold medicine, eating food causes a feeling of tightness (pain) in the chest? Hello, I visited the doctor for the first time and after taking the medication, my cold didn't improve, so I went to a second doctor. After taking the first packet of medication, I sta...
Dr. Cai Zonglin Reply:
If medication is taken without sufficient water or with too little water, the drug may remain in the esophagus, potentially causing localized ulcers and discomfort. If pain occurs while eating, it is important to consider issues related to the throat or esophagus, and a visit to ...[Read More] Chest Pain After Cold Medicine: When to See a Doctor?
Understanding Allergy Desensitization Therapy and Its Long-Term Effects
Regarding desensitization therapy? Hello, doctor. When I was about five years old, I developed allergic asthma after a prolonged cough from a cold. By the time I was in first grade, a physician at a provincial hospital provided me with desensitization therapy, which I remember la...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, thank you for your message. Let me address your questions one by one. 1. Asthma can indeed recur, although the symptoms are generally milder during relapses. After undergoing desensitization therapy, there is a possibility of recurrence, but this typically occurs after a...[Read More] Understanding Allergy Desensitization Therapy and Its Long-Term Effects
Understanding Overlap Syndrome and Exogenous Asthma in Clinical Practice
Regarding overlap syndrome and exogenous asthma? Hello, Doctor Gao. I have been experiencing joint pain and low white blood cell counts for a long time. However, since these symptoms fluctuate between severe and mild, and I usually feel better after taking painkillers and resting...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, in clinical practice, it is quite rare for patients to meet the diagnostic criteria for both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), especially since the pathogenic mechanisms of RA and SLE differ significantly. Therefore, co-occurrence of these t...[Read More] Understanding Overlap Syndrome and Exogenous Asthma in Clinical Practice