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Understanding and Managing Shingles

Expert guidance on symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies to help you take control of your shingles journey.

Shingles: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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What is Shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that affects the nerves. It is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, and anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk of developing shingles. The symptoms of shingles can be very painful and deb…

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Common Causes and Risk Factors of Shingles

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What is Shingles? Shingles is a viral condition that causes a painful rash on the skin. This condition occurs when the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox, reactivates and infects nerves in the body. While anyone who has ha…

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