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What are chest pains?
Chest muscle pain is mostly an indication of a serious medical condition. At most times, this type of pain is considered to be a medical emergency which would require immediate attention. Patients usually suffer from pain in upper, lower, right as well as left part of their chest area. The symptoms are such that the patient suffering from chest muscle pain experiences a sense of heavy pressure in the chest area. The patient also experiences a sense of discomfort. The patient may feel a stabbing pain in the chest if the patient had a heart attack. Other symptoms can be shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness etc. Hope this helps.
What is postpneumonectomy syndrome?
Over time, the remaining organs in the patient's chest may move into the space left by the surgery. This condition is called postpneumonectomy syndrome
Why does your chest hurt when you run?
I strongly suggest you see your physician, and ideally a cardiologist, so as to assess the condition of your heart.
Can playing sports with a chest infection be dangerous?
Yes. The infection can worsen, due to the combination of exertion and lack of needed rest.
Can a patient with a chest tube and pleuravac get out of bed?
Yes
What factors determine where a chest tube is placed?
The specific medical condition requiring chest tube placement, the location of the fluid or air accumulation in the chest cavity, the overall health and anatomy of the patient, and the physician's preference and experience all contribute to determining where a chest tube is placed. The goal is to effectively drain the fluid or air while minimizing risks and complications.
What does the term Blood in The Chest means?
The medical term for the condition of blood in the chest cavity is hemothorax. This condition may result from trauma.
When to Undergo a Chest MRI?
Common conditions like the flu or a cold do not often require a chest MRI. However, when a person suffers from a deep cough or blood sputum, his or her doctor might order this test to find out from what infection the patient suffers. An MRI can detect lung conditions like pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis. If the patient's condition is not terminal or too advanced, the patient's pulmonary doctor may be able to prescribe antibiotics.
What is hypertenisve heart disease?
Hypertensive heart disease is any of a number of complications of arterial hypertension that affects the heart. It is like heart disease and heart disease is caused by high blood pressure.
When auscultating to a patient chest the worst thing to hear is?
SILENCE
What medications can be prescribed to ease tightness in the chest of a byssinosis patient?
Antihistamines may be prescribed to reduce tightness in the chest.
What is the name of the condition whereby the chest fails to fuse and the chest organs are exposed?
The condition is called pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest. It is a deformity of the chest wall in which the breastbone (sternum) sinks inward, causing the chest to look caved in or sunken.
