Patient's question:
In the morning, suddenly there was pain in the right side of my chest. At that time, I looked up information and it seemed like intercostal neuralgia. Now in the afternoon, the location of the pain has changed to my right back, with a similar level of pain. What's going on? Frustrated, the pain location can still change! What kind of help do I need: I want to ask what kind of condition this strange pain might be?Doctor's answer:
Recurring episodes of this back-and-forth shooting pain are primarily caused by a weak constitution or the contraction of the varicella-zoster virus, leading to intercostal neuralgia. To stabilize these symptoms, it is essential to take antiviral and immune-boosting medications. Do not solely address the issue of intercostal neuralgia, as the recurring pain is like a black lightning shock—it will never be a dull ache, and it will never radiate to the back. Only herpes zoster (shingles) can cause such walking pain, accompanied by a burning sensation.