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I am a professional surgeon based in Beijing, China.

Main Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining around the lungs, almost always linked to asbestos. It grows slowly, so early signs are easy to blame on aging or smoking. Dry, hacking cough is the first clue. It won’t clear with cough syrup and gets worse at night. Chest pain that won’t quit follows. It feels like a heavy, dull ache or a sharp stab that gets worse when you breathe deep or cough. Shortness of breath creeps in. You puff faster than friends on stairs or can’t finish a sentence without pausing. Weight loss and fatigue show up. Clothes... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Pleural Disease

Pleural disease is any problem with the thin, slippery lining around the lungs. When this lining gets inflamed, infected, or filled with fluid, every breath can hurt. Sharp chest pain is the hallmark. It stabs on one side and gets worse when you inhale, cough, sneeze, or roll onto the affected side. Shortness of breath creeps in. You puff climbing one flight or can’t finish a sentence without pausing, even if the lung itself is healthy. Dry cough is common. It’s hacking and non-productive, triggered by the irritated lining. Crackling or rubbing sound can be heard. A doctor’s stethoscope picks... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome happens when nerves or blood vessels get pinched between the collar-bone and first rib. Symptoms shoot into the arm or hand, not the chest, so many people think the problem is elsewhere. Arm pain is the headline. It starts in the shoulder or armpit and runs down the outer arm, worse when you raise the arm or carry a bag. Numbness and tingling follow. Fingers feel “asleep,” especially the ring and little fingers, or the whole hand when you sleep with your arm overhead. Weak grip shows up next. You drop coffee cups, have trouble opening jars,... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Chest-Wall Tuberculosis

Chest-wall tuberculosis happens when TB bacteria settle in the ribs, cartilage, or nearby soft tissue. It moves slowly, so symptoms can smolder for weeks before a lump finally shows up. Dull, persistent chest pain is the first clue. It feels like a bruise that won’t go away and gets worse when you breathe deep or roll over at night. Low-grade fever and night sweats creep in. You feel cold one minute, hot the next, and wake up soaked. Swelling appears late. A firm, painless lump forms over a rib, growing slowly until the skin turns red or purple. Pus drainage... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Chest-Wall Disease

Chest-wall disease covers any problem with the ribs, cartilage, muscles, or skin of the thorax. Because these structures move every time you breathe, even small issues can feel big. Localized pain is the headline. It stabs, aches, or burns at one spot and gets worse when you inhale, cough, sneeze, roll over, or push on the area. Tenderness to finger pressure is typical. You can point to the exact rib or cartilage with one finger. Visible or palpable lump may appear. Examples include a rib fracture callus, a bulging abscess, or the hard knob of Tietze syndrome. Swelling and bruising... Learn more

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