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Health Conditions
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Shingles
What are the symptoms?
The first signs of shingles often include itching; stabbing, shooting pains; a tingling feeling in or under the skin; redness on the skin of the affected area; fever; chills; headache; and stomach upset. After a few days, a rash appears as a band or a patch of raised dots, usually on one side of the body, around the waistline or on one side of the face or the trunk. The rash eventually develops into red, fluid-filled, round, painful blisters. The blisters typically begin to dry out within a few days or weeks.
Individuals with post-herpetic neuralgia (PNH), a complication of shingles, can continue to have pain, ranging from mild to severe and debilitating, for months or years after the skin rash has healed.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the symptoms?
