[37M] Experiencing chest pain with associated symptoms

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, possible diagnoses include:

• Pneumonia: This is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. The chest pain and shortness of breath you're experiencing could be related to this condition.

  • Treatment usually involves antibiotics, rest, and drinking plenty of fluids.

• Tuberculosis: This is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects your lungs. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. The symptoms you've described, including a long-term cough with mucus, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, night sweats, and weight loss, are all common symptoms of tuberculosis.

  • Treatment involves a course of antibiotics that lasts for several months.

• Lung Cancer: While it's less likely given your age and the absence of a smoking history (based on the information you've provided), the combination of chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and weight loss could potentially be symptoms of lung cancer.

  • Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

What you can do

It's important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your symptoms are concerning and require a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional. They may order tests such as a chest X-ray or CT scan, blood tests, or a sputum test to help determine the cause of your symptoms.

What you should look out for

Reasons to seek immediate medical attention:

• If your chest pain or shortness of breath worsens
• If you start coughing up blood
• If you develop a high fever or chills
• If you notice a sudden increase in weight loss

Please remember that while I strive to provide accurate information, I'm not a doctor and this advice should not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional.