Q:
What are the three stages shingles?
A:
A reactivation of the chickenpox virus can cause shingles. It affects only one side of the body.
The early signs of shingles usually develop in three stages:
| Stages
Symptoms |
Prodromal Stage | Active Stage | Postherpetic Neuralgia |
| Most common | severe pain or tingling | itchy rash, blisters that are filled with fluid formed | aches, stabbing pain, sensitivity, and burning sensation in the affected area |
| Some people | flu-like: nausea, headache, and chills | pain, irritation, and discomfort. | difficulty in performing everyday activities |
| Some people | stomach pain and diarrhea | 5 days later, blisters may break, ooze, and crust over | depression |
We advise that the minute you experience the initial prodromal stage, you should speak to a doctor.
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