patient is female, 41 yrs.,stopped smoking in 1997. chest xrays and chest CT scan revealed numerous small nodules in both lungs, but primary source cannot be found. doctors said it is metastatic lung cancer, 4th stage
She has low hemoglobin count. she has small myoma which doctors said cannot be source of the lung nodules, but bleeds profusely during menstrual periods.
patient does not exhibit symptoms, does not have fever, cough, chest pains, does not suffer from shortness of breath, her skin is ok, is breathing normally.
a lung specialist wants to do VATS to take biopsy, because broncoscopy will not be able to get the needed samples (nodules are too small, far from airways of lung). is VATS the last recourse?
Posts Tagged ‘Chest Pains’
What Causes Extreme Chest Pain?
September 16th, 2009I occassionally get extreme stabbing pains deep in the upper left hand side of my chest. I’ve had them since I was about 13.
I have a very healthy heart(have had numerous tests) and am fit. I sometimes get low blood pressure and also have fibromyalgia.
I know that heart attack like chest pains are a symptom of fibromyalgia, but I’ve been getting them when my fibromyalgia is not bothering me and is ‘dormant’ so to speak with no other symptoms or apparent inflammation.
It’s an extremely sharp pain, like being stabbed or bones breaking and usually lasts for about thirty seconds, coming and going in waves. It hurts like hell and never ceases to scare me when it happens. After the initial pain wears off it still hurts a little.
Can low blood pressure cause it? Or what else could it be?
What Are Physical Symptoms Of A Heart Attack Besides Chest Pains?
September 15th, 2009Heart Attack Warning Signs
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the “movie heart attack,” where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1.”
Yes, it is possible to have one in your 30′s but usually a pre-existing condition exists and/or a family history of heart disease. If you are having chest pain you should make sure you do regular breast exams at home and discuss your concerns with your doctor.
What Are These Symptoms – Shortness Of Breath, Dizziness, Chest Pains?
September 15th, 2009Last week, I was feeling ill so I took some time off, I was sneezing + had a fever (like a flu virus), now I feel short of breath, dizzy and weak physically, last week when all this started I stopped smoking and I didn’t get any withdrawal symptoms, what is causing this ? Could it be smoking-related ? I have been smoking for about 5 years on and off
Question Here- Why Do People When They Are Getting Severe Chest Pains And Life Threatning Symptoms?
September 13th, 2009get on here and ask questions instead of going straight to the emergency room and seeing a doctor? Because with a heart attack every second counts right? My uncle and granddad died of a bloodclot to their heats. But they had no warning signs. So I need to know why do they get on here if they are that concerned for their life that they might be having a heart attack etc than getting to a hospital that will treat them if something is wrong.It could take about 20 minutes of more to get an answer on here, and only less than 5 minutes to die. I do not get it. Any reasons for that?
Why Do I Get Severe Chest Pain When I Drink Something Fruity?
September 12th, 2009For awhile now, I have been getting very severe and painful chest pains after drinking something fruit flavored (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). I also have a hard time breathing and have to lay down and take deep breaths to get the pain to go away. These occurrences last for about 10 to 15 minutes. Someone please give me some answers here. I am in desperate need of figuring this out without having to go to the doctor. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Alcohol Withdraw Symptoms , Are Chest Pains Normal In This Case?
September 12th, 2009I have been getting chest pains for the past few days, if not weeks on and off, when I have tried quitting drinking, I’m just wondering if anyone else has heard of such a problem with quitting
Heart Attack/chest Pain Symptoms?
September 10th, 2009what should you eat/drink if you have chest pains?
My Symptoms Are Headache, Chest Pain, No Energy And Ear Problems. What Is Wrong With Me?
September 10th, 2009Every now and then I have had chest pains but now I am getting them pretty frequently. I am also getting small headaches that are pretty focused in one area of my head. No like my whole head is pounding but just sharp pains in certain areas for a few minutes. They tend to be in different areas each time. I also had what I thought was an ear infection a few weeks ago. The pressure in my left ear changed and the left side of my face would be kinda swollen but then after a day or so it would go away and then a few days later come back. I haven’t experience the ear problem in a few weeks. On other sympton is that I have just been lazy, unmotivated and always tired. I don’t have insurance so I am scared to go get checked in case it is something big. I would rather get insurance first. My grandmother woke up one day thinking that she had an ear infection and ended up having brain cancer so I am pretty scared. Any suggestions?
Heavy Breathing Results In Chest Pain Feels Like Its My Heart Or Close To That Area, What Is This?
September 10th, 2009When I breath sometimes I get these chest pains that hurt when I breath in and out, I noticed them when I was about twelve or thirteen. Also sudden bending of the chest area also results in chest pains that feels like its my heart or very close to my heart. Its a sharp sudden pain that quickly goes away when i stop breathing in and out or stand still, what is this? Is it normal?
