Tell Me Everything About Shingles

Healthy adults age 50 and older should talk to.

Tell me everything about shingles.

Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles arises from varicella zoster the same virus that causes chickenpox. Learn more about shingles symptoms causes contagiousness vaccine diagnosis and treatment. Shingles is a rash with shooting pain.

Shingles herpes zoster is an outbreak of rash or blisters on the skin that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox the varicella zoster virus. Following a bout of chickenpox the virus lies dormant in the spinal nerve cells. You re 60 or older because age significantly increases your risk of complications. Here are 5 things you need to know about shingles.

But it can be reactivated years. The first sign of shingles is often burning or tingling pain which can be severe or sometimes numbness or itch generally on one side of the body. Contact your doctor promptly if you suspect shingles but especially in the following situations. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox and even children can get shingles.

The pain and rash occur near an eye. If left untreated this infection can lead to permanent eye damage.