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 »
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 »