Suggest Treatment For Pain On The Skin Near The Waist

Posted on Thu, 27 Apr 2017

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Question : Hi... I have annoying skin pain (like a slight sunburn.. not stabbing or REALLY bad) and chills on my back -- only the right side.. and it seemed to wrap around my waist, but has receded a bit. This started late last week --

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Shingles can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Your symptoms are most likely caused by Shingles due to varicella zoster virus reactivation. You could have some fever and sickness before it has started.
Skin rash can be present or appear in next days.
The best treatment of this condition is bed rest, painkillers. It should go away by its own.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

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