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I am a professional surgeon based in Beijing, China.

Main Symptoms of Chest Injury

Chest injuries range from bruised ribs to punctured lungs. Whether it’s a fall, a car crash, or a sports hit, the chest lets you know right away that something is wrong. Sharp pain with breathing is the hallmark. It stabs when you inhale, cough, laugh, or roll over in bed. Tenderness to touch follows. Pressing on the ribs or sternum hurts, and the spot may feel crunchy if bones are broken. Swelling and bruising show up fast. The chest wall puffs and turns purple within hours. Shortness of breath creeps in. You take shallow breaths to avoid pain, or you... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Esophageal Stricture

Esophageal stricture means the food pipe has narrowed, so swallowing becomes a one-way street that’s slowly closing. Food sticking is the hallmark. Bread, meat, or even pills feel like they park halfway down and need a sip to keep moving. Slow swallow follows. Meals take longer because you have to chew extra or wash each bite with water. Pain or burning can hit when food scrapes the narrow spot, especially with hot or spicy dishes. Pocket clearing becomes routine. You cough or throat-clear after eating to push crumbs off the shelf. Weight loss creeps in. You eat less to avoid... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Thymoma

A thymoma is a tumor that starts in the thymus, a small gland behind the breastbone. It grows slowly, so symptoms can be vague until it presses on nearby structures or triggers immune problems. Chest pressure is the first clue. You feel a tight, heavy weight behind the breastbone, especially when lying flat. Cough that won’t quit shows up next. It’s dry and hacking, caused by the tumor pressing on the windpipe. Shortness of breath creeps in. You puff on stairs or can’t finish a sentence without pausing. Fatigue is common. Muscles feel heavy, and you need naps even after... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Lung Tumors

A lung tumor is an abnormal growth inside the lung that can be either harmless or cancerous. Because the lungs have few nerve endings, tumors can grow for a while without causing pain, so the first signs are often easy to miss. The most common early clue is a cough that won’t go away or changes from your usual clearing-of-the-throat habit. It may sound deeper, happen more often, or bring up streaks of blood—bright red or rust-colored spit that you notice when you rinse your mouth. Chest pain that feels like a dull ache or a tight band when you... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion means extra fluid has built up in the space between your lungs and your chest wall. That space is normally paper-thin, so even a small amount of liquid can press on the lung and trigger clear, easy-to-notice symptoms. The most common complaint is a dull ache or tight feeling in the chest that gets worse when you take a deep breath, cough, or laugh. Many people notice they’re short of breath after walking up stairs or carrying groceries—activities they handled easily before. The shortness can feel like you can’t fully fill your lungs or like you’re breathing through... Learn more

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