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Is It Possible To Have Shingles Without Any Outbreaks?
I am a white 53 yo male. I have been experiencing pain on the right side of my torso that feels like I have been whipped with a belt. I went to my doctor who said it sounded like the onset of shingles. The pain started three days ago. If it is shingles, how long does it take for the rash to typically appear after the onset of the pain? Is it possible to have shingles and not have any outbreak?
Hello Dear. there is a possibility of having localized infection of shingles and not have an outbreak in your body.
Shingles is a painful skin rash . It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body. It is also called herpes zoster.
Shingles is treated with medicines. These medicines include antiviral medicines and medicines for pain.
Starting antiviral medicine right away can help your rash heal faster and be less painful. So if you think you may have shingles, see your doctor right away.
Good home care also can help you feel better faster. Take care of any skin sores, and keep them clean. Take your medicines as directed. If you are bothered by pain, tell your doctor. He or she may write a prescription for pain medicine or suggest an over-the-counter pain medicine.
Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini
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Is It Possible To Have Shingles Without Any Outbreaks?
Hello Dear. there is a possibility of having localized infection of shingles and not have an outbreak in your body. Shingles is a painful skin rash . It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body. It is also called herpes zoster. Shingles is treated with medicines. These medicines include antiviral medicines and medicines for pain. Starting antiviral medicine right away can help your rash heal faster and be less painful. So if you think you may have shingles, see your doctor right away. Good home care also can help you feel better faster. Take care of any skin sores, and keep them clean. Take your medicines as directed. If you are bothered by pain, tell your doctor. He or she may write a prescription for pain medicine or suggest an over-the-counter pain medicine. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini