Your trusted guide to understanding shingles

Your trusted guide to understanding shingles

Shingles can be painful and confusing, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're experiencing symptoms, caring for a loved one, or simply want to understand this condition better, we're here to provide clear, reliable information every step of the way.

Explore our comprehensive resources covering everything from recognizing early warning signs to managing symptoms and preventing transmission. Empower yourself with knowledge to make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing.

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Customizing Postnatal Care in Singapore

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How Singapore Confinement Centres Personalize Mother and Baby Care Every mother and baby is unique, and so are their needs during the postnatal period. Singapore confinement centres excel in providing personalized care that respects indiv…

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What are the Different Stages of Shingles?

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Shingles is an extremely painful condition that significantly affects one’s quality of life. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (also known as the chickenpox virus), which lies dormant in your body until it is reactivated. Shi…

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When is Shingles Contagious?

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Shingles is a painful infection of the nerve fibers near your spine. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. This means you can get shingles if you have had chickenpox in the past. This is…

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How Can One Soothe Shingles Rash?

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Shingles is a skin rash that can be very painful. It’s not always easy to tell before an outbreak of shingles occurs, but some warning signs can help you prepare for when they do happen. These include, but are not limited to: Itching and ti…

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Is Shingles a Disease?

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What is shingles? Shingles is a disease in the family of herpes (the same family as chickenpox and cold sores). It causes itching, rashes, and pain. The virus that causes it, which is known as the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), only stays in…

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Can You Get Shingles If You Have Chickenpox?

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Do you have chickenpox? You might be wondering if you can get shingles. The answer is yes, and unfortunately, it is pretty common. It is said that 1 in 3 adults in the United States could suffer from shingles later in life (CDC, 2020). Chic…

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Understanding Shingles: Information and Support

Understanding Shingles: Information and Support

Shingles is a condition in which the virus that causes chickenpox affects an area of skin. It’s often seen on people over fifty, but can happen to younger people too. The pain from shingles can be very intense and debilitating, so it’s important for those who experience symptoms to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Here in this blog, you will find a lot of relevant information on the condition. Taking your time to read the articles will equip yourself with the necessary information to make the best decision regarding your condition.

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