Patient's question:
Patient Gender: I am a girl,Current General Condition: Recently, I occasionally feel intermittent pain on the inner side of my left chest cavity. What could be the reason? There is a small nodule where the pain is felt, but it seems to be present in the right chest cavity as well, just not as prominent as on the left.
Duration and Onset of the Current Illness: The pain started in the morning and gradually decreased in frequency and intensity. By the afternoon, there was no sensation of pain. However, when touching the painful nodule, there is still a slight tenderness.
Previous Diagnoses, Treatments, and Outcomes: Last year, I underwent a breast infrared examination.
Doctor's answer:
Hello! Intermittent pain in the left chest is likely a symptom of intercostal neuralgia. There are many possible causes of intercostal neuralgia. If there are no other symptoms, it is unlikely to be caused by a tumor. Pain caused by a tumor would persist and worsen over time, and there might also be a lump. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up to determine the underlying cause.