Chest, Surgery FAQ - Page 7

Regarding triple-negative breast cancer and pathology reports, thank you, doctor? Due to my pregnancy, I am currently almost 7 months along. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at five months. On August 22, 2016, I underwent surgery to remove the tumor, which was later classified ...

Effects of Chicken Breast I am currently in middle school, but I have had pectus carinatum since elementary school. I have seen a doctor, but the doctor said that as long as it doesn't compress the chest cavity, there is no problem. However, I am worried about my appearance ...

Multiple fibromas I would like to ask about a fibroma that was found on my right side last year, measuring nearly 3 centimeters. Due to its size, surgery was recommended to remove it. There is also a smaller one on the left side that did not require surgery. However, during my fo...

Is there a tumor present? I have tightness in my left chest and shoulder, and it feels like there's something in my ribs. My hands and feet also experience numbness. I am 23 years old. Could it be that there is a mass in my chest causing the tightness?

Breast cancer issues? Hello! I recently went to the hospital for a check-up and found out that I have breast cancer. At that moment, I really couldn't accept it, especially since I am working abroad and it is inconvenient to return to Taiwan. The doctor believed that immedia...

Gynecomastia This year, I am in the ninth grade, weighing 78 kg and standing 168 cm tall. I didn't pay much attention to my weight before, but recently, I noticed that my chest has been getting larger, probably since the first year of junior high. Is this gynecomastia during...

Hemangioma after growth A small vascular tumor was diagnosed on the upper right side of the chest shortly after birth, accompanied by a red mark that was painful to the touch. The doctor mentioned that it would likely resolve on its own as I grew older. Now at 22 years old, the r...

Gynecomastia. Autologous fat? I saw someone asking about patients with gynecomastia who underwent excision surgery, but the doctor was not a cosmetic surgeon, resulting in a concave chest. Dr. Lu mentioned that autologous fat transfer can be done postoperatively to correct the ch...

Lumbar spine issues I visited the doctor in April this year due to lower back pain. The doctor took X-rays and mentioned that there was an angular deformity in the bone, possibly from an old injury. I would like to ask if bones do not heal on their own after an injury that occurr...

Sharp pain in the right side of the back, under the armpit, and in the front chest? I have been experiencing a pulling pain on the right side of my back, under my armpit, and in my chest for the past 6 to 7 days. I'm not sure if this sensation can be classified as pain. Some...

Gynecomastia Hello doctor, I am 17 years old, 175 cm tall, and weigh 62 kg. I consider myself slim, but my nipples are quite prominent when I wear clothes. I feel that I have excess fat in my chest. How can I determine whether this is due to glandular tissue or excess fat? If sur...

Herniated disc In April 2015, an MRI indicated an L4-L5 disc herniation, with the L5 protrusion being approximately 2:1, significantly compressing the nerve. This has caused pain in the outer side of my left thigh and the outer side of my calf. At that time, the doctor suggested ...

There is discomfort in the left side of the back and under the armpit? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing tightness in the upper left side of my back, accompanied by a cramping discomfort that also extends to my left armpit, which feels swollen and tight (without an...

Swelling near the left rib cage? Hello doctor, I have noticed that the left side of my chest, near the ribs, is swollen and quite large, but there is no significant pain. What could be the issue? Thank you.

Itchy chest? Hello doctor, for the past few days, I've been experiencing persistent itching on both sides of my chest, and my nipples have also started to itch. As a result, the right nipple has begun to peel and is discharging some unusual fluid. What should I do?

Breast examination Hello Doctor: After feeling a hard lump in my chest, I followed the doctor's advice and underwent a core needle biopsy. After returning home, I noticed significant swelling in my chest. Is this a normal occurrence? Will it gradually subside over the days?

Nipple lump Hello Doctor, as mentioned in the subject, I noticed a hard lump sensation in my nipple about a month ago. It only hurts when I press on it; there are no effects when I don't press. I haven't experienced this sensation before, and I should be past puberty, s...

Gynecomastia I would like to ask the doctor. I have been overweight since the third grade of elementary school, and now I am 172 cm tall and weigh 84 kg. I have a concern that has been bothering me: my chest is protruding. Recently, I have read that the chest should have hard lum...

Weakness in the limbs, abdominal distension, and thin or unformed stools? Hello doctor, I had issues with intestinal colic when I was a child, and for the past five years, I have been experiencing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recently, I have had a sudden increase in constipat...

I have a lump on the bone of my right rib? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you about something. At the end of February, I contracted influenza type A, and I experienced severe pain in my ribs from coughing. In mid-March, I had a chest X-ray, and the doctor said there was no iss...