Left-sided skin pain due to herpes zoster
May 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Left-sided skin pain associated with herpes zoster may be related to factors such as muscle injury, worsening of herpes zoster, or chickenpox, and can be relieved through warm compresses or medication. Besides these causes, it could also result from neuritis, paederus dermatitis, lumbar disc herniation, or other conditions. If any bodily discomfort occurs, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is necessary to determine the underlying cause and select appropriate treatment.
Left-sided skin pain associated with shingles may be related to factors such as muscle injury, worsening of shingles, or chickenpox. Symptoms can be relieved through heat application and medication. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Muscle Injury
If excessive physical exercise is performed during a shingles outbreak, it may damage local muscle soft tissues, resulting in closed injuries and causing localized skin pain. Timely warm compresses using a heated towel should be applied to the affected area to promote blood circulation and alleviate discomfort.
2. Worsening Shingles
If shingles is not properly and actively treated, acute infection may worsen, leading to persistent irritation. Pain may radiate to the left side of the body, causing localized skin pain. It is important to follow medical advice and use antiviral medications such as valacyclovir hydrochloride tablets, famciclovir tablets, or acyclovir tablets for treatment.
3. Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a contagious disease. If one contracts chickenpox while already suffering from shingles, the virus may invade the body and attack skin tissues, causing skin pain—typically occurring on one side of the body. Treatment should include traditional Chinese medicine formulations such as Lianhua Qingwen granules, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, or Huangzhihua oral liquid, as directed by a physician.
In addition to the above causes, similar symptoms may also result from neuritis, blister beetle dermatitis, lumbar disc herniation, or other conditions. If any bodily discomfort occurs, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is necessary to determine the underlying cause and select appropriate treatment to support recovery.
