Typically, a rash appears days later, followed by blisters. If shingles affect your chest area before a rash appears, you might mistake early pain for a heart attack, Salman Arain, MD, an ...

5. Shingles: Shingles is a viral infection that causes intense pain and a band of blisters from the back around to the chest area. This condition can lead to severe discomfort and should be ...