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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Shingles?

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Question : what are symptons and treatment of shingles of the mouth and lips ?
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Symptoms include a burning itchy rash which can sometimes cause some crusting as well.

Treatment is usually an oral antiviral medication such as Valtrex or acyclovir. These are prescriptions which can be obtained through your physician.

Thanks again for the query.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is this for mouth and lips also ?
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (0 minute later)
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For mouth - typically painful sores inside mouth.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Shingles?

Brief Answer: Considerations Detailed Answer: Hello, Symptoms include a burning itchy rash which can sometimes cause some crusting as well. Treatment is usually an oral antiviral medication such as Valtrex or acyclovir. These are prescriptions which can be obtained through your physician. Thanks again for the query. Dr. Galamaga