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Suggest Treatment For Shingles
Posted on
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Question : I had a break out on Friday on the back of my head right side of my neck forwards the front of my neck should I be concerned
Brief Answer:
Seems to be shingles, answer few questions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems to be shingles.
Is it associated with pain and burning?
Are these solid or fluid filled?
Are you having fever, bodyaches or any systemic complaints?
Is only one side of the body involved?
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as " Attention: Dr Asmeet" so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Seems to be shingles, answer few questions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems to be shingles.
Is it associated with pain and burning?
Are these solid or fluid filled?
Are you having fever, bodyaches or any systemic complaints?
Is only one side of the body involved?
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as " Attention: Dr Asmeet" so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I sorry I do not have a camera they seem to be group of hive like bumps and yes they are both painful and itchy it seems to be located on my right side
You know I have been having body pain related to the parts that are affected
Dr Asmeet XXXXXXX Sawhney:
I sorry I do not have a camera they seem to be group of hive like bumps and yes yes they are both painful and itchy it seems to be located on my right side I have been having body pains not sure if there is any temp.
You know I have been having body pain related to the parts that are affected
Dr Asmeet XXXXXXX Sawhney:
I sorry I do not have a camera they seem to be group of hive like bumps and yes yes they are both painful and itchy it seems to be located on my right side I have been having body pains not sure if there is any temp.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be shingles, start Antiviral medication
Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be shingles.
I would recommend you to consult a doctor and start with antiviral medication.
You can take tablet valciclovir 1 gram thrice daily for 7 days but it is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
For pain you can take tablet ibuprofen and for itching tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Seems to be shingles, start Antiviral medication
Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be shingles.
I would recommend you to consult a doctor and start with antiviral medication.
You can take tablet valciclovir 1 gram thrice daily for 7 days but it is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
For pain you can take tablet ibuprofen and for itching tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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