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I am a professional surgeon based in Beijing, China.

Main Symptoms of Artery Aneurysm

An artery aneurysm is a local ballooning of a blood vessel. Most start silent, but when they stretch or leak they send clear, urgent signals. Deep, steady pain is the headline. It feels like a dull weight or throbbing ache that doesn’t go away with rest or common painkillers. Pulsing lump may show up. You feel a rhythmic thump under the skin, especially in the belly, groin, or behind the knee. Pressure symptoms creep in. If the aneurysm pushes on nearby parts, you may notice trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or leg swelling. Shortness of breath can appear if the... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Aortic Aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the body’s main artery. Most grow slowly and stay silent, but when symptoms appear they mean the vessel is stretching or starting to fail. Deep, steady chest or back pain is the classic clue. It feels like a weight or dull ache that doesn’t go away with rest or antacids. Pulsing sensation can show up. You feel a steady thump deep in your chest or abdomen, especially when lying flat. Shortness of breath creeps in if the aneurysm pushes on the windpipe. You puff faster on stairs or can’t finish a sentence... Learn more

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  6. Main Symptoms of Vasculitis

Main Symptoms of Vasculitis

Vasculitis means blood vessels are inflamed. Because vessels feed every organ, symptoms can pop up anywhere, but most people notice pain, color changes, and fatigue first. Localized pain is the early clue. It feels like a deep bruise along an artery or vein, often with a burning or throbbing quality. Color changes show up next. The skin turns red, purple, or blotchy, especially over the arms, legs, or face. Low-grade fever and night sweats are common. You feel cold one minute, hot the next, and wake up soaked. Fatigue is constant. Legs feel heavy, and you need naps even after... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Empyema

Empyema is pus trapped in the space between the lung and the chest wall. It usually starts as a simple lung infection that decides to stick around, so symptoms shift from “bad cold” to “can’t move without pain.” Sharp chest pain is the hallmark. It stabs on one side with every breath, cough, sneeze, or hiccup, forcing you to take short, shallow breaths. High fever and chills are common. Temperature spikes over 100.4 °F, often with soaking sweats at night. Shortness of breath creeps in. You puff climbing a few stairs or can’t finish a sentence without pausing, even though... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Chest Trauma

Chest trauma is any blow, stab, or crush to the chest wall, lungs, or heart. Signs range from “just a bruise” to life-threatening, so knowing the pattern keeps you out of trouble. Sharp pain on breathing is the hallmark. It stabs when you inhale, cough, sneeze, laugh, roll over, or push on the ribs. Tenderness is pinpoint. You can find the exact sore spot with one finger and feel a crunch if the bone is broken. Swelling and bruising show up fast. The skin puffs and turns purple within hours. Shortness of breath creeps in. You take shallow breaths to... Learn more

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