Important Things you should know about shingles
Varicella-zoster virus – the same virus that causes Chickenpox is also responsible for causing Shingles. It is also known as Herpes Zoster. For those of us who have had chickenpox, chances of having shingles at a later stage in life are quite high. This is because the virus lies dormant near the spinal cord and reactivates itself years later as shingles. At the first stages of shingles uneasiness of health, fever, with an itchy rash may be seen. The main symptoms of this disease include a painful rash only on one side of the body. It usually presents itself on the torso – on front and back. It can also be present on limbs, near the eyes, genitals and face. Additional symptoms include fever, headache, weakness and pain. In extreme cases, it is known to have caused vision impairment and paralysis. Doctors always encourage earlier detection and treatment so that the disease stops from spreading and also not infecting others. People over the age of 50, or those who have a weakened...