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Herpes Zoster Symptoms

When the virus that causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster virus (VZV), remains dormant in the body and gets reactivated, it causes herpes zoster infection or shingles. The common symptoms seen in herpes zoster are pain, burning, red rashes, fluid-filled blisters, itching, fever, headaches, muscle weakness, tiredness, and chills.

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I have had pain in my head for the past four days. Kindly help

Query: Hi doctor,I have scalp sensitivity and soreness on the left side of my head for the past four days. It feels like a bruise but I never hit my head and the other part feels very senstive. Also I have sharp pain and feel uncomfortable. I eat tablet Duloxetine, tablet Propranolol, tablet Omeprazole, a...  Read Full »


Dr. Hateem Hassan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of herpes zoster. The blisters cause pain, sensitivity, and burning sensation. Follow the below steps; 1. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Acyclovir 800 mg five ...  Read Full »

I am experiencing painful knees, hips, diarrhea, and fatigue. Is this due to shingles virus present in my spinal fluid?

Query: Hello doctor, 15 years ago, a neurologist performed a spinal tap on me because my right leg was almost paralyzed. They discovered that I had the shingles virus in my spinal fluid, which they explained could travel up and down my spine, affecting different parts of my body. However, now I am experien...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. I would like to know some further details about your problem: Did you have any skin rash and burning pain in your right leg at the time of right leg paralysis? Was the CSF(cerebrospinal fluid) test...  Read Full »

I have a rash that is itchy and uncomfortable. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a rash that is kinda itchy and it is too warm to touch. It appeared in my lower abdomen and nothing is coming out of it. My environment did not change and my food habits did not either, despite including bananas in my diet.  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are two possibilities: Insect bite reaction. Herpes zoster infection. In my opinion, your lesions are more likely to be of herpes zoster infection. Either visit your physician...  Read Full »

How to identify shingles?

Query: Hello doctor, I noticed this itchy, sore and bubbly rash on my back, in the bra strap area. The rash is relatively small and oval in shape. I have attached an image for your better understanding. I have been using tanning beds, so I am not sure if that could have caused this rash. But my mom says th...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Shingles is a viral infection caused by varicella zoster. It is characterized by unilateral pain, with multiple fluid-filled eruptions limited to a dermatome. It does s...  Read Full »

Can herpes cause itchy lesions in the forearm and thighs?

Query: Hi doctor, I got some itchy lesion on one of my inner thighs and forearms. Previously, I was diagnosed with herpes, but unlike any outbreak, I have ever had. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shalini Patodiya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Herpes affecting more than one area is not common. I need a detailed history of your problem. Please mention the duration of forearm and thigh itching. Do you have any other medical conditions? What is your age? Kindly send a clear photo of the lesion.   Read Full »

What causes bite-like rashes around the neck?

Query: Hello doctor, I am assuming it as an unknown bite and it has spread almost around the neck. Yesterday, I had taken Amoxicillin prior to dental cleaning. The condition in the attached report emerged last evening. Any idea of what it is? I am traveling this weekend. Please guide.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and history. Two possibilities are there if you have history of bite anything then it could be blister beetle dermatitis. If it has unilateral involvement associated with burning pain fever body...  Read Full »

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