DrJoshua.com - Ask Doctor Joshua

Free Medical Questions and Answers plus Health Forum >> Ask Doctor Joshua

Ask a Doctor Online
Medical Questions, Health Questions and Health Advice

DrJoshua.com - Ask Doctor Joshua DrJoshua.com - Ask Doctor Joshua
Search the Doctor's Answers - type the medical question or symptom here:
Custom Search

We've partnered with JustAnswer.com to accept your questions 24/7 - doctors are online now. If you cannot find an answer using the search box above, and need a quick answer (usually within an hour), just type your question into the box below.

Pain under breast, going around to back, Shingles?

I have a pain under my left breast which goes all the way around to my back. My skin feels tight and itchy. I have an upset stomach also.

Dr. Joshua’s Answer:


Given only this information, shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a possibility, especially if a rash develops. Your primary care physician can diagnose it with one look, and rapid initiation of acyclovir medication 800 mg five times daily for one week is recommended to ease the symptoms, facilitate healing and reduce late complications such as chronic pain in the area.




« Pleurodesis, X-ray finding, metal coil, arm numbness
Warfarin and Ibuprofen - Deadly or Just a Bad Idea? »


Discuss this topic on the Health Forum

   More answers in Family Doctor, Infection, Pain

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.