Chest pain, Surgery FAQ

Recurrent chest pain Hello doctor, my height is 172 cm and my weight is 46-48 kg. I have a history of pneumothorax in both lungs and have undergone endoscopic surgery. In the past two years, I have experienced sudden severe pain on the left side of my chest three times, which sta...

Hello doctor, the wound from the car accident has healed, but now it looks like this? Based on the description provided, it seems that the area in question has become thicker, and the finger on the far right appears to be bent with some white discoloration and two small red spots...

Chest pain, back issues? Last week, I visited a neurosurgeon and underwent an MRI. The report is as follows: **Summary Imaging Findings** Multiplanar multisequence MRI of the cervical spine without contrast enhancement shows: - **Alignment**: Grade I retrolisthesis at C4-5 ...

Medical consultation Hello, I have been feeling persistently lethargic, primarily starting with a dizzy sensation from the back of my neck. I also experience chest pain, numbness in my big toe, occasional facial twitching (similar to eyelid twitching), frequent tinnitus, stomach ...

Hello, Dr. Chang. I have been to the clinic for an examination, and a finger palpation was performed? I went to the clinic, and during the doctor's examination, I felt quite uncomfortable. I know it sounds trivial, but I've heard some people say that a digital rectal ex...

Cervical spine issues I currently have chest pain and tinnitus in my left ear. I consulted a cardiologist who performed tests and confirmed that my heart is fine. I also visited an otolaryngologist regarding the tinnitus, and they found no issues. However, both problems persist w...

Severe pain after laparoscopic (Da Vinci) surgery? Hello, doctor. My father, who is 80 years old, had a tumor measuring 2 to 3 centimeters located in the upper part of his stomach. After undergoing a robotic-assisted surgery (Da Vinci surgery) for its removal, he experienced seve...

Cervical contusion Hello doctor, I would like to ask, after a medical consultation, the doctor diagnosed me with a "cervical contusion." If I notice chest pain a few days later, is there a correlation with the cervical contusion?

Pain from the upper abdomen to the neck? Hello Doctor, about four months ago, I started experiencing a feeling of discomfort and pain in my upper abdomen, and sometimes my stomach would suddenly spasm. I went to a gastroenterologist and had an endoscopy, which showed only mild ga...

Chest pain There has been recent pain in the upper left area of the left nipple, and the most painful spot seems to have a small hard lump about the size of a one-dollar coin. The painful area feels like it is beneath the skin rather than on the surface. Should I see a doctor? Wh...

Questions related to pneumothorax? I heard that pneumothorax is more likely to occur in tall, thin males. I am 180 cm tall and weigh 60 kg, and I had asthma when I was younger. Should I be concerned? My weight often fluctuates, and if I become thinner, will that increase my risk?...

Tearing pain in a specific area of the chest? Hello, on April 8th, when I woke up (still lying down), I suddenly felt a sharp pain in the lower right area of my breast that lasted about a minute. Then, when I sat down on the second floor, I felt a brief pain for a few seconds. La...

Left chest pain and heat? Hello, doctor. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, or chew betel nut. I occasionally experience a dull pain in my left chest, which sometimes feels warm, located slightly towards the armpit. The frequency is irregular. I have previously undergone a breast ult...

Chronic anal fissure Anal fissures have recently caused constipation, and when I feel the urge to defecate, I go to the bathroom but have no urge, only passing a small amount. I also experience chest pain at night while sleeping. What could be the cause?

Chest pain Hello, I had a cesarean section two years ago, and recently I've been experiencing sharp pain in my right breast, but I haven't found any lumps. There is a pattern: whenever my menstrual cycle is approaching, my breast hurts, but my uterus does not. Conversel...

Diarrhea with blood, but no pain, accompanied by frequent belching and flatulence? My dad is 56 years old and often experiences hiccups and flatulence, along with diarrhea. He has trouble sleeping at night and gets up to use the bathroom. Today, he even had blood in his stool! He...

Pain in the medial aspect of both breasts? Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. I feel pain when pressing on the inner sides of my breasts every day, particularly on the left side, where there is less breast tissue in the middle. However, I...

Severe chest pain after a car accident? Hello Doctor, I am currently 37 years old. Seven days ago, I was involved in a motorcycle accident where I fell asleep and crashed into a car. The next day, I went to the emergency room, and the physician assessed that I only had external b...

Blood in the stool, fever, and shortness of breath? Hello doctor, on August 31, I experienced muscle soreness, and on September 1, I developed a fever. I went to the clinic for a consultation and received medication. On September 2, I still had a fever, along with chest tightness...

Thoracic intervertebral disc herniation Hello doctor, I have been experiencing upper back pain and left anterior chest pain for six months. I consulted with a neurosurgeon at a large teaching hospital and underwent an MRI, which showed a herniated disc at the T4-T5 level compress...