Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Concerns, and Connections to Back Pain
Chest tightness or chest discomfort? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've suddenly experienced chest tightness and pain over the past few weeks. Sometimes it’s on the left side, sometimes on the right, and the location of the pain varies. It seems to move around. I went to the hosp...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, chest pain is often most concerning for heart disease. The heart is located on the left side of the body, and based on your description, it occasionally radiates to the right side. The symptoms you describe do not strongly resemble typical heart disease, which usually show...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Concerns, and Connections to Back Pain
Understanding Chest Pain and Fatigue: A Guide for Patients with Diabetes and Hypertension
There is a persistent dull pain in the chest near the heart, in the upper back close to the heart, and in the left shoulder? Hello Dr. Hsiao: I am 163 cm tall and weigh 130 kg. For a long time, I have been experiencing persistent dull pain in my chest near the heart, in my back n...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Anong: 1. Your height is 163 cm, weight is 103 kg, and your body mass index (BMI) is 48.9 kg/m², which classifies you as severely obese. Consequently, your risk of developing the following conditions is increased: hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, type 2 d...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Fatigue: A Guide for Patients with Diabetes and Hypertension
Could Joint Pain Indicate Bone Tuberculosis After TB Exposure?
Suspecting that you have bone tuberculosis? Hello, doctor. I am 19 years old and had contact with a confirmed tuberculosis patient about two years ago. I underwent blood tests and regular chest X-rays, with the most recent check-up in November 2016 showing no issues. Recently, I ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Dear readers, I. The transmission routes of tuberculosis are as follows:[Read More] Could Joint Pain Indicate Bone Tuberculosis After TB Exposure?
Understanding Symptoms During HIV Window Period: What You Need to Know
Regarding some questions? Doctor, I would like to ask if diarrhea, chest pain, or increased heart rate can occur during the window period of HIV. Sometimes I feel a dull discomfort in my penis, and I visited a urologist who said there were no visible abnormalities. I still experi...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello: When HIV is first contracted, it may present with symptoms similar to those of a cold. However, during the window period, there are usually no specific symptoms. The symptoms you described are generally not indicative of HIV. To confirm whether one has HIV, it is recommend...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms During HIV Window Period: What You Need to Know
Understanding Unexplained Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) Hello, since I caught a cold at the end of September, I have been experiencing recurrent fevers. I also suddenly feel very cold, and when I have a fever, I experience palpitations, chest tightness, muscle aches, and weakness. I constantly feel fatigu...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, I suggest that you take your temperature to see if you actually have a fever, especially when you feel warm or very cold, as this is when the measurement is most accurate. However, given your overall discomfort, it is advisable to visit a hospital for a check-up. You may c...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Elevated White Blood Cell Count and Its Health Implications
Increasing white blood cell count, hypertension, anemia..? I have been diagnosed with hypertension and frequently experience palpitations, anemia, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, headaches, and hypoglycemia. Additionally, I experience left shoulder pain during e...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, it is important to first understand if you have been ill a few days prior to the blood test, with the most common illnesses being a cold or gastroenteritis. If so, it is likely due to an acute infection, and usually, your results will return to normal after a few days. If ...[Read More] Understanding Elevated White Blood Cell Count and Its Health Implications
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest issues Hello, doctor. For the past three days, I've been experiencing pain in the area just below my right breast, around the location of what seems to be the second-to-last rib. The pain is more noticeable when I take deep breaths or straighten my chest. Today, the pa...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptom description, it could be a gastric issue, pleuritis, or a muscle strain. Further evaluation with a chest X-ray and gastrointestinal endoscopy may be needed for a more accurate diagnosis. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Chronic Pain: From Lymphadenitis to Muscle Discomfort
Chest tightness, hard lumps under the armpits, muscle pain, neck pain, back pain, and facial pain? Hello Dr. Liao: I am a 40-year-old mother, and I have been troubled by pain for the past few months (some of this pain actually started several years ago), but it has worsened recen...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Dear readers, regarding the issues of "chest tightness, hard lumps under the armpits, muscle pain, neck pain, back pain, and facial pain," I suggest the following: 1. Being a homemaker is a demanding job that often goes unnoticed or unappreciated by family members. It...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Pain: From Lymphadenitis to Muscle Discomfort
Rapid Heartbeat and Left Arm Numbness: Should I Be Concerned?
Feeling a rapid heartbeat and slight numbness in the left arm? Doctor, two weeks ago, one night while studying, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in the middle of my chest, near the left side. I then experienced a rapid heartbeat, along with some numbness in my left arm and leg. I was...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Mabel: 1. You have experienced two episodes of palpitations accompanied by discomfort in your left upper limb, as well as chest discomfort. There are many potential causes for these symptoms, including myocardial ischemia, coronary artery spasm, tachycardia, arrhythmia,...[Read More] Rapid Heartbeat and Left Arm Numbness: Should I Be Concerned?
Chest Pain and Breathing Issues: When to Seek Medical Attention
Chest tightness or pain? Doctor, I have been experiencing chest tightness and difficulty breathing for the past few days, along with headaches and dizziness. Yesterday, I also had unexplained diarrhea and vomiting. A Chinese medicine doctor previously mentioned that I have palpit...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: You are experiencing significant physical discomfort and should seek medical attention at a hospital immediately. In the future, if you encounter similar situations, please go directly to a healthcare provider instead of consulting online to avoid delaying your condition.[Read More] Chest Pain and Breathing Issues: When to Seek Medical Attention
Morning Throat Irritation: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Before getting up in the morning, it's common to experience a scratchy throat? In recent days, I have been experiencing a scratchy throat and coughing close to morning, with minimal phlegm that initially appears as yellowish clumps, sometimes with streaks of blood. These sym...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your symptom description, if it has occurred recently, it is likely a cold. However, if you have been experiencing these symptoms for a long time, you may have allergic rhinitis. Whether it is a cold or allergies, antihistamines are commonly used for treatment, pr...[Read More] Morning Throat Irritation: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Persistent Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Attention
Chest tightness or chest pain? Hello, Doctor. In June, I noticed a feeling of tightness in my left chest that I experience every morning upon waking. Compared to my right chest, the left side feels constricted and this sensation almost lasts the entire day. The next morning, it f...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, heart problems can indeed be associated with discomfort in the left arm; however, it is also possible that it is simply inflammation of the left arm. It is essential to visit a cardiology clinic for further evaluation to confirm the diagnosis. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms, Causes, and Relation to Asthma
Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, Dr. Hong. Based on my observations of my body, I don't think it's muscle pain because it feels very tight and painful, extending to my back, and it's quite uncomfortable. Sometimes I feel short of br...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, pneumothorax refers to the partial rupture of a lung lobe, causing air to leak into the pleural cavity. It typically presents with sudden, severe pain followed by persistent shortness of breath that does not improve with rest. Small pneumothoraces may resolve on their own,...[Read More] Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms, Causes, and Relation to Asthma
Understanding Left Chest Swelling: Causes and Concerns
There is swelling in the left chest area? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a situation I experience. Whenever I exert myself excessively, I notice a slight swelling in my left chest about half an hour later, but it subsides within half a day. Normally, when I touch it, it...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems to be subcutaneous emphysema. I would like to know if you have a history of chest trauma, chest surgery, or pneumothorax. If none of these apply, I recommend getting a chest X-ray to confirm whether there is a pneumothorax. If there is n...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Swelling: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Symptoms: Dizziness, Chest Pain, and Numbness Explained
I would like to ask the doctor? I am currently serving in the military and have recently been experiencing frequent feelings of oxygen deficiency, dizziness, and numbness in my hands. Additionally, I have a tightness in my right chest that radiates to my back, causing discomfort....
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is most likely that you have sustained a strain in the right pectoralis major or shoulder muscle group. Of course, the pneumothorax you are concerned about is also a possibility; however, pneumothorax typically presents with severe pain and sh...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Dizziness, Chest Pain, and Numbness Explained
Understanding Chest Pain and Weakness in the Left Wrist: Causes and Concerns
Chest tightness or pain? I apologize for not mentioning this earlier. In addition to experiencing intermittent chest pain, I sometimes suddenly feel weakness in my left wrist, but it goes away quickly. Could this be related to arrhythmia, or is it another issue? Thank you, doctor...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, usually arrhythmia is not related to hand weakness. Hand weakness is most commonly due to muscle strain or overexertion. Adequate rest should improve the condition. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Weakness in the Left Wrist: Causes and Concerns
Do I Have GERD? Understanding Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Is it gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and is there a need for a medical consultation? I am not sure if I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because I do not experience any burning sensation. Since elementary school, I have had episodes where, about half an hour a...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Ganzi: 1. The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include a burning sensation in the epigastric area, chest pain, upper abdominal discomfort, a feeling of a lump in the throat, regurgitation of stomach contents, acid reflux, frequent belching, vomiting,...[Read More] Do I Have GERD? Understanding Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest Tightness and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Concerns
Chest tightness or chest pain? Hello, one day last week, I suddenly experienced a rapid heartbeat for no apparent reason. I could clearly feel my heartbeat, but after a few days, the sensation of my heartbeat became less pronounced. However, it was replaced by a feeling of chest ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems to be paroxysmal arrhythmia. I recommend that you visit a cardiologist or a family medicine physician to arrange for a 24-hour Holter monitor for confirmation. This type of condition is usually benign, meaning it may not necessarily have...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Chest issues I have pain in my left arm when I exert force, swing it, or when my shoulder retracts towards my ribcage and sternum. I have had an X-ray, and the doctor said my bones are normal, and there are no shadows in my lungs. What could be the issue? This has been ongoing fo...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, regarding the symptoms you described, they are likely due to a muscle strain near the shoulder. The causes, as you mentioned, could be related to weight training or poor posture. It is recommended to allow the affected area to rest and apply heat to help alleviate the symp...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
How to Address Multiple Symptoms After Urological Issues?
How should a series of symptoms be evaluated? Today, I have been experiencing a series of symptoms that started after I developed a urological condition. Initially, I had testicular pain due to frequent erections without proper relief during that time. After consulting a urologis...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
1 & 2: Based on your symptom description, it is indeed most likely chronic prostatitis. However, there is concern about the possibility of complications such as prostatic abscess or urinary tract infection. You may want to consult an infectious disease specialist, urologist, ...[Read More] How to Address Multiple Symptoms After Urological Issues?