{"id":548,"date":"2022-05-02T07:33:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T11:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2022-05-02T07:33:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T11:33:05","slug":"warning-symptoms-of-shingles-to-watch-out-for-t2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/warning-symptoms-of-shingles-to-watch-out-for-t2\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Warning Symptoms Of Shingles To Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Caused by the very same virus that sparks chicken pox, shingles is a viral infection that can cause intense pain alongside very red rashes. The virus, known as varicella zoster virus<\/a> or VZV, remains dormant within the body, staying inactive in the nerve tissues that sit near the spinal cord and brain, even after recovering from chicken pox. And unfortunately and not very known reasons, it tends to reactivate either years or even decades after. It is also considered highly contagious, although hardly fatal.<\/h6>\n
One of the most common signs is the painful rash that can appear on any part of the body. But the general area that is usually affected is the torso, where the single strip of rashes tends to wrap around from either the right or left side.<\/h6>\n
Although shingles isn\u2019t necessarily considered a life-threating condition, it can be extremely painful. There are some medications and even a vaccine that individuals can get to reduce the risk of getting this disease, as well as shorten the infection and reduce the chances of unwanted complications.<\/h6>\n
One of the most prevalent complications that occurs from shingles is postherpetic neuralgia<\/a>, which causes acute pain despite the blisters having cleared up already. Although shingles normally affects just one part of the body, it\u2019s also important to know what the early signs and symptoms are to best treat the problem.<\/h6>\n
Here are 10 warning symptoms of shingles to watch out for.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

1. A Red Rash<\/h2>\n

Even before a rash comes out, many patients complain that they feel itching, tingling or pain in the area where the rash ends up appearing. These sensations can even happen days before the rash eventually shows on the skin. Most of the time, the rash is a single strip on the torso, either from the left or right side, but other patients have had rashes on their arms or one side of the face. When it occurs near the eyes, patients may even be in danger of vision loss. Moreover, some patients with weaker immune systems have had a more widespread type of rash which tends to look more like chickenpox than shingles.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a02.\u00a0Pain, Numbness, Burning or Tingling<\/h2>\n
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As mentioned earlier, shingles has a tendency to cause pain, burning, numbness and tingling, even before the more prominent rash and blisters appear on the skin. Usually, it happens between one to five days before the red rashes come out. The pain is usually the most intense in the earlier portion of the virus, but unfortunately it may remain for days, weeks, and in worse cases, even months. Although most shingles cases last anywhere between three to five weeks, patients that end up with postherpetic neuralgia, as mentioned earlier, can experience pain that lasts for months. Sometimes, this can lead to other health conditions.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a03.\u00a0Sensitivity to Touch<\/h2>\n
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Another early warning sign of shingles is sensitivity to touch, even if it\u2019s light. But while some patients claim that their signs are mild, others experience extreme symptoms. Even the gentlest touch can cause intense pain, known as allodynia<\/a>, where they can\u2019t even bare the touch of clothing on the affected skin areas. Although a number of health conditions can cause allodynia, there are times when it\u2019s a symptom of shingles where it tends to last for months at a time.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a04.\u00a0Itching<\/h2>\n
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Along with the symptoms of burning and pain, shingles can also cause itching, more so as the rash begins to dry out. It can be incredibly uncomfortable, and since it can last for weeks, riding out these issues can be hard to deal with. Itching is usually a warning sign of shingles that occurs on one side of the body that eventually turns into a rash then fluid-filled blisters. If it feels incredibly uncomfortable, you can ease the itchiness with an oatmeal bath or cold compress, or by using loose clothing.<\/h6>\n

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5.\u00a0Fluid-Filled Blisters<\/h2>\n
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One of the most notable symptoms of shingles are the fluid-filled blisters that occur after the itchiness and red rashes appear. They tend to look like chicken pox blisters, but rather than being spread out like they are with chicken pox, they are clustered together in groups. These blisters are usually extremely painful, occurring on just one side of the body or the face. They tend to crust over after seven to 10 days, and clear up within two to four weeks afterwards as well. If you begin to experience vision or hearing loss, make sure to seek immediate medical attention since it can cause long lasting eye damage or even blindness.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a06.\u00a0Fever<\/h2>\n
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A fever<\/a> is when one\u2019s body temperature goes higher than normal, which means that it goes above 100.4 \u00b0F or 38 \u00b0C. Although these temperatures tend to vary from person to person, it is normally a sign that the body is fighting an infection or illness. A fever occurs because the body forces the temperature of the body to rise to kill whatever is ailing it, which is why it\u2019s also an early warning sign of shingles. If you get a fever alongside other symptoms on the list, such as a rash or blisters, or an itching or burning sensation, it could mean that you may have shingles.<\/h6>\n

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7. Fatigue<\/h2>\n
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Fatigue is a feeling that causes tiredness or weakness which can manifest in a physical, mental or a combination of both. They can also cause symptoms of headaches, dizziness, sleepiness, muscles weakness, and many more. Fatigue can also be an early warning sign of shingles, especially when it is accompanied by fever, tingling, numbness, itching or a red rash. Some patients feel fatigue even before these other symptoms first appear as well. Unfortunately for some patients, they experience long-lasting fatigue, even after other signs have long since disappeared.<\/h6>\n

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8. Headache<\/h2>\n
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People experience headaches all throughout their lives, and for many reasons. Headaches may also be an early warning symptom of shingles, sometimes being one of the very first signs that appears. Many patients share that they experience headaches, fevers, and chills, where soon after the first red rash of shingles appears. If you notice any of these symptoms, be sure to double check with your doctor whether it may be the onset of shingles.<\/h6>\n

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9. Sensitivity to Light<\/h2>\n
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More often than not, shingles causes pain in a number of different areas, and another is a major sensitivity to light. Unfortunately, the pain is extreme, and for some it comes without even developing a shingles rash. Since shingles tends to appear on one side of the torso, chest, neck, or face, aside from a sensitivity to touch, some also complain of sensitivity to light, especially when the shingles appears around the head area. Be sure to see a doctor immediately if symptoms worsen or there are impairments to your vision.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a010.\u00a0Nausea and Vomiting<\/h2>\n
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There are times when shingles can cause symptoms of nausea and vomiting, alongside the general feeling of being unwell. But most patients associate nausea and vomiting with eating or drinking something bad. But unlike the flu, nausea that precedes a shingles outbreak doesn\u2019t usually come with a fever, which is one way to differentiate shingles from the flu. Although feeling nauseas without a fever does not automatically mean you have shingles, it\u2019s always best to check with a doctor to uncover any illness and get the proper treatment.<\/h6>\n

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When To See A Doctor<\/h2>\n
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Whether or not you are sure that you have shingles, it\u2019s always a good idea to see a doctor to speak to them about the symptoms you\u2019re experiencing. But when there is extreme pain that causes sleeplessness, a widespread rash, or if the rash is near the eye, or even if you\u2019re above 60, it\u2019s important to get immediate medical treatment to lessen the risk of long-term effects that can occur from having a shingles outbreak. Moreover, if the symptoms won\u2019t go away or get significantly worse, be sure to see a doctor immediately as well. Even if it\u2019s not considered a bad case of shingles, earlier diagnosis and treatment will be much more beneficial to lessen the possible long-term effects that sometimes comes with shingles.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Caused by the very same virus that sparks chicken pox, shingles is a viral infection that can cause intense pain alongside very red rashes. The virus, known as varicella zoster virus or VZV, remains dormant within the body, staying inactive in the nerve tissues that sit near the spinal cord and brain, even after recovering from chicken pox. And unfortunately and not very known reasons, it tends to reactivate either years or even decades after. It is also considered highly contagious, although hardly fatal. One of the most common signs is the painful rash that can appear on any part <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":549,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/548"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=548"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/548\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=548"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}