Understanding Chest Pain Near the Heart: Causes and Concerns
I have pain near my heart on the left side of my chest? Recently, I have gained about 15 kilograms in weight over the past year. Additionally, I previously experienced a trauma to my left chest due to a car accident, which has resulted in pain in that area. This pain has been pre...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
I am not sure when your car accident occurred. Was it serious enough to require hospitalization? The purpose of these two questions is to determine the relationship between the symptoms you described and the left chest contusion. After the accident, did you have a chest X-ray, an...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain Near the Heart: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest pain Two days ago, while I was on the bus after school, I suddenly experienced pain in my left chest. I thought that maybe a good night's sleep would help, and when I woke up the next day, it felt a bit better, but there was still some pain. The pain starts whenever I ...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Based on your symptoms, there is a possibility of spontaneous pneumothorax. Please visit the thoracic clinic as soon as possible for a chest X-ray examination.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Serious Lung Issues: What to Expect from Your Diagnosis
Pulmonary issues - urgent My boyfriend started undergoing tests two months ago due to persistent coughing, which began as a dry cough and then progressed to coughing up phlegm, eventually leading to blood-streaked sputum and blood clots. He was diagnosed with bronchitis at Linkou...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Based on Ms. CINDY's description, it is highly likely that your boyfriend has contracted tuberculosis. Therefore, please visit a pulmonologist for a consultation, and undergo a new chest X-ray and detailed examination, or bring copies of the X-ray and sputum test results for...[Read More] Understanding Serious Lung Issues: What to Expect from Your Diagnosis
Understanding Chronic Neck and Back Pain: When to See a Rheumatologist
Regarding neck and back pain..? I have been experiencing soreness in my left scapula for over a year, which has gradually spread to my neck and entire back. I have difficulty sitting comfortably and cannot sleep at night, leading to an inability to concentrate during the day. I h...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Please visit the Department of Pulmonary Medicine for a chest X-ray (including lung and shoulder X-rays) to determine the cause. Dr. Cheng-Chang Ke, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Hsinchu Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Neck and Back Pain: When to See a Rheumatologist
Understanding Pleural Effusion: Causes and Symptoms in Older Adults
Pleural effusion My father-in-law is 65 years old and has been experiencing chest discomfort when coughing. He went to the hospital two days ago for an X-ray, which revealed fluid accumulation in the lungs. The doctor has scheduled a procedure for next week to drain the fluid for...
Dr. Guo Conghuai Reply:
Ms. Lin: There are many causes of pleural effusion, but the differential diagnoses are limited. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration is necessary, and if needed, a pleural biopsy may be performed. Tuberculous pleuritis and malignant pleural effusion are among the most common ...[Read More] Understanding Pleural Effusion: Causes and Symptoms in Older Adults
Understanding ECG Results: Insights for Patients with Heart Concerns
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) A patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis has a 23-year medical history, standing at 147 cm tall and weighing approximately 30 kg. For over 30 years, the patient has occasionally experienced wheezing, and multiple physicians have noted the presen...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
1. A chest X-ray typically does not reveal cardiac enlargement or ischemic changes; however, it can show whether there is cardiac enlargement. Additionally, we can assess for myocardial hypoxia or ventricular hypertrophy through an electrocardiogram (ECG). 2. Regarding discomfort...[Read More] Understanding ECG Results: Insights for Patients with Heart Concerns
Understanding Breathing Difficulties in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Could you please provide more context or specify what aspect of breathing you would like to know about? The family member has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for 23 years and occasionally experiences shortness of breath and wheezing (feeling fatigued while breathing). Ge...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
The statements you provided are fragmented and lack specificity, making it difficult to identify the issue at hand. I suggest that your family undergo some basic examinations, which may help uncover some clues. For example, a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG) could be be...[Read More] Understanding Breathing Difficulties in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms, Causes, and Care Tips
Mitral valve prolapse Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a condition in which the two flaps of the mitral valve do not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium of the heart. The exact cause of MVP is often unknown, but it can be associated with genetic fac...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
The heart contains several valves, including the tricuspid valve, aortic valve, and mitral valve, which is also known as the bicuspid valve. The mitral valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle and is responsible for opening and closing during the heart'...[Read More] Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms, Causes, and Care Tips
Frequent Awakening During Naps: Is It Related to Heart Health?
Waking up frequently during naptime... Could it be related to the heart?! Hello, Dr. Hong: Since my student days and now as a working professional, I have always taken naps in a seated position or by resting my head on the desk. However, I often wake up suddenly, startled. Frequ...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
Generally speaking, if there are abnormalities in the heart, clinical manifestations often include chest pain, chest tightness, and swelling of the legs. These symptoms are not typically caused by sitting or sleeping positions that compress the heart. They may arise from poor sle...[Read More] Frequent Awakening During Naps: Is It Related to Heart Health?