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What Does Chest Pain With Itchy Lumps Indicate?

hi I am talking to my sister on the phone who is experiencing chest discomfort on the right side and she has lumps that are round with small heads appearing on her feet, legs and arms and back. she has been experiencing these since Monday and they lumps are multiplying . any ideas what this could be??? The rash is itchy and the chest pain is sharp and startd on the left side Monday and is now completely o the right.
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

By your history and description, the possibility of herpes zoster infection is more likely. It is a viral infection affecting the skin. It causes tiny blisters (fluid-filled reddish bumps) with pain.

So better to take her to the dermatologist and get done a clinical examination of skin lesions. She will need acyclovir (antiviral) oral tablet. Local application of steroid (mometasone) cream is also beneficial. Pregabalin or gabapentin is also advisable for pain relief. Don't worry she will be alright with all these.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Does Chest Pain With Itchy Lumps Indicate?

Hello, By your history and description, the possibility of herpes zoster infection is more likely. It is a viral infection affecting the skin. It causes tiny blisters (fluid-filled reddish bumps) with pain. So better to take her to the dermatologist and get done a clinical examination of skin lesions. She will need acyclovir (antiviral) oral tablet. Local application of steroid (mometasone) cream is also beneficial. Pregabalin or gabapentin is also advisable for pain relief. Don t worry she will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar