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Question: I have a lot of red bumps on my lower right leg ,could this be shingles?
Brief Answer:
if there is pain, then it can be shingles
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the bumps are painful then it can be shingles.
Shingles is usually accompanied by discomfort - may be aching, burning, tingling, sharp, shooting pain
Some persons may have numbness
If there is no pain, then shingles is not likely
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
if there is pain, then it can be shingles
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the bumps are painful then it can be shingles.
Shingles is usually accompanied by discomfort - may be aching, burning, tingling, sharp, shooting pain
Some persons may have numbness
If there is no pain, then shingles is not likely
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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