Expert insights on symptoms, recovery timelines, and pain relief strategies to help you navigate shingles with confidence.
4 April 2024
Introduction In the heart of Singapore, a remarkable fusion of traditional wisdom and modern medical science is at work, especially within the walls of its confinement centres. This unique approach not only respects the cultural heritage of…
Continue reading30 March 2022
How long does shingles last? Unfortunately, this depends on how you care for your shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, more commonly known as the herpes simplex virus. This virus is spread easily through skin to skin…
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Can shingles last for weeks and how long is shingles contagious? Shingles is caused by the Varicella zoster virus (VZV), a strain of the virus that causes chickenpox. The shingles virus can be in the body for up to two weeks before symptoms…
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Shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus, the varicella-zoster virus. It’s also called herpes zoster virus. This is a very common viral illness among adults over age 40. When you develop shingles or chickenpox, your body has bee…
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Are the symptoms of shingles painful? If you have had chicken pox, you probably know that the actual pain isn’t severe, only the redness is present. Shingles is completely different; the skin becomes inflamed and may even result in blisters…
Read article27 January 2022
This question is probably one of the most asked by a shingle nightmare – How long does the pain from shingles last? There are various reasons why it may vary from person to person but the common factor is the duration. The pain can range fr…
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