Understanding Chest Discomfort: Is It Heart Issues or Acid Reflux?
Recently, I've been experiencing a feeling of tightness in my chest, and it seems like my heart is racing? Two days ago, I started experiencing a feeling of tightness in my chest, which worsens after eating. It's hard to describe, but it feels like something is stuck be...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are more indicative of a gastrointestinal condition (such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or gastritis). It is recommended that you see a gastroenterologist.[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Is It Heart Issues or Acid Reflux?
Chest Discomfort and Finger Numbness: What Tests Should You Consider?
Chest tightness and finger numbness? The main issue is that my father, who is nearly 60 years old, has a habit of smoking and drinking alcohol. He often experiences chest tightness (without a specific area in the chest) and sometimes has numbness in his left fingers. The symptoms...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Symptoms of chest tightness along with numbness in the left fingers, with a history of smoking, suggest that you should first see a cardiologist. If the cardiac examination shows no abnormalities, then you can consult a pulmonologist.[Read More] Chest Discomfort and Finger Numbness: What Tests Should You Consider?
Understanding Left Chest Discomfort: Should You Be Concerned?
Left chest discomfort? I have been smoke-free for over a year, and I have been smoking for about 7 years in total. Initially, for the first 3 to 4 years, I smoked less than half a pack a day, and even less than 5 cigarettes a day during the first 1 to 2 years. Last November, I ha...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of chest pain, and most tumors that cause chest pain are already relatively large (the small tumor shadow should have been visible on the X-ray last November). Pain occurs when the tumor invades the pleura or bones, and it is a persistent pain, not ju...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Discomfort: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Breathlessness: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Chest Discomfort
Shortness of breath? Hello Doctor: I have anxiety and panic disorder, and whenever I experience a panic attack, I often feel chest tightness and difficulty breathing, which leads to hyperventilation. Recently, the weather has been extremely hot, making the air feel stifling. When...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Generally, pneumonia will show shadows on a chest X-ray. If the chest X-ray is normal, the likelihood of pneumonia is relatively low. Please discuss this further with your physician.[Read More] Understanding Breathlessness: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Chest Discomfort
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest tightness? Hello Doctor: Last month, one night while I was running, I felt a slight pain in the center of my chest. I had experienced this before, so I didn't pay much attention to it. After finishing my run, I felt a bit uncomfortable, and after walking for a while, I...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please discuss the follow-up management with a pulmonologist or cardiologist.[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Chest Inquiry Hello Dr. Huang, I have been experiencing some discomfort in my chest lately. It's hard to describe, but it feels like I'm very short of breath after exercising. My chest often feels tight and uncomfortable, and there have been several instances of sudde...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Mr. Chang: I believe that psychological issues should be considered only after ruling out any problems with other organs. You can start by getting an X-ray and undergoing an endoscopy to determine the next steps in addressing your concerns. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Understanding Left Chest Discomfort: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms and Solutions
Discomfort in the upper left side of the body? A few months ago, I experienced rapid heartbeat and chest tightness, which led to a feeling of heat throughout my body. I went to the emergency room at midnight, where I had an electrocardiogram and chest X-ray, both of which were no...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: You can visit the pulmonology and cardiology departments to clarify whether there are any heart or thoracic issues. If both are normal, you may consider consulting a psychosomatic medicine specialist to explore if there are recent stress-related factors.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Discomfort: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Throat tightness, chest tightness, and tension in the back of the neck and occipital region? Recently, while eating snacks and laughing, I felt something foreign enter my throat and get stuck at the Adam's apple. My voice changed, and I started to cough violently after only ...
Dr. Huang Ruiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Anxu, Regarding the issue you raised about multiple symptoms, including a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, it is advisable to come to the outpatient clinic for an examination. Thank you for your concern. Sincerely, Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and...[Read More] Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Chest issues I have been feeling a tingling and itching sensation in the middle of my chest for the past two days. Sometimes I cough very hard, but I don't have a fever. What could be the problem?
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If you feel that your respiratory system is more sensitive, it is recommended to first consult an otolaryngologist to check for any abnormalities in the throat or consider an evaluation of your constitution by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Throat tightness, chest tightness, and tension in the upper back and chest cavity? Recently, while eating snacks and laughing, I felt something foreign enter my throat and get stuck at the level of the Adam's apple. My voice changed, and I started to cough violently after on...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Mr. Luo: Thank you very much for your support of the Taiwan e-Hospital. The purpose of this platform is to help the public clarify doubts or provide preliminary advice. Of course, the medical field is quite complex, and some questions may not be answered satisfactorily or ma...[Read More] Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Throat and Chest Discomfort: Is It a Foreign Body?
Throat tightness, chest tightness, and tension in the back of the neck and occipital region? I would like to ask the doctor, if there is indeed a foreign object in the trachea or vocal cords, even something as small as an insect or food residue, will it definitely trigger a stron...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: The presence of a foreign body in the trachea typically causes coughing and inflammation. It is unclear whether this is related to the current symptoms. It is recommended to perform a chest X-ray, as determining whether a foreign body has entered and remained in the trache...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat and Chest Discomfort: Is It a Foreign Body?
Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Feeling of throat obstruction and chest tightness? Hello, doctor: I once choked while eating, which caused severe coughing. Later, I forced myself to swallow to suppress the reflexive cough. After suppressing it, I felt a contraction in my throat muscles, and I started experienci...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Hello: A chest CT scan may provide a clearer view of subtle changes in the lungs.[Read More] Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Left chest tightness and pain, near the heart area? Sudden chest discomfort without any physical impact, characterized by a dull ache rather than sharp pain or palpitations. I have been experiencing intermittent left chest pain for three days (with fluctuations in intensity). Aft...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your age indicates a lower probability of heart disease, and your electrocardiogram shows no abnormalities. It seems more like neuralgia (consider adjusting your lifestyle if you are experiencing high stress and a fast pace of life), or it could be esophageal spasm or gast...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest tightness or pain? A couple of nights ago, I went to bed a bit late, and the next day I woke up with a sore throat, but I'm not sure if it's a cold. However, tonight before going to sleep, I felt a tightness in my chest, and around 3 AM, I experienced some pain. I...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It sounds like a cold. If the symptoms persist, you may want to see a pulmonologist. The chest pain should not be related to your clothing![Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Left Chest Discomfort: Itching, Pain, and Numbness Explained
There is a slight tightness and itching in the left chest? Recently, I had some discomfort and saw a cardiologist, but there were no issues found. However, I still feel discomfort in my left chest. Sometimes, I experience itching below the chest (around the ribs), and occasionall...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: You have already seen a cardiologist, and given your young age, the likelihood of heart disease is very low. It is recommended to exercise more, stretch your muscles, and ensure adequate sleep, which should lead to improvement![Read More] Left Chest Discomfort: Itching, Pain, and Numbness Explained
Understanding Sudden Right Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Sharp and dull pain in the right chest? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have experienced two episodes of sudden chest discomfort and sharp pain in my right chest. Both times, the discomfort started suddenly and usually lasted for more than an hour. The first episode occurred in the off...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is primarily similar to neuropathic pain, and there should be no pulmonary disease. Avoiding excessive emotional stress can be helpful![Read More] Understanding Sudden Right Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns for Smokers
Feeling empty in the chest? Hello doctor, I am a smoker. Recently, around 11 PM every night, I feel a hollow sensation in my chest, but there is no pain. Sometimes, if I eat too much, I experience a feeling of wanting to vomit accompanied by belching. I would like to ask what pro...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your symptom description is more indicative of gastrointestinal issues. It is recommended to see a gastroenterologist. If you are concerned about how smoking may affect your lung health, quitting smoking sooner would be beneficial for your health and can also protect your ...[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns for Smokers
Understanding Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Chest tightness? Hello, doctor. I often experience chest tightness and dizziness, and I sometimes feel a heaviness in my chest. I've been on antihypertensive medication for over a month and have undergone various tests including a stress test, exercise test, 24-hour Holter m...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Ah-Hung: It seems that further examination in the pulmonology department is necessary, such as pulmonary function tests, to rule out bronchoconstriction. Changhua Hospital is concerned about you.[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Am I at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Understanding Chest Discomfort
Will I experience sudden cardiac death? Recently, due to the winter break, I've been going to bed late, around 11 PM to midnight, which is similar to my class schedule but a bit later. I feel tired and experience chest tightness, and once when I stood up, I saw a black out i...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Hello: It may be necessary to consult a pulmonologist for an examination (such as a chest X-ray or pulmonary function tests) to identify the cause.[Read More] Am I at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Understanding Chest Discomfort
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest tightness? Hello Dr. Jian, I forgot to mention that I am experiencing numbness and weakness in my left hand. Thank you.
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Please first consult a pulmonologist for diagnosis and then inquire whether a referral to another specialty is necessary.[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help