Shingles

Overview

Shingles is a condition caused by varicella zoster virus which present as a painful rash which appears as a single band or strip of blisters following a certain dermatome region.

Signs and Symptoms

Pain, Burning sensation, Numbness or tingling, Sensitivity to touch, A red rash that begins a few days after the pain, Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over, Itching, Fever, Headache, Sensitivity to light, Fatigue

Common Causes

Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus

Risk Factors

HIV or another disease that lower your body's defenses, Age 50 or older, Under a lot of stress, Had a physical trauma, On long-term steroids or other medicines that can weaken your immune system