
What Causes Recurrent Episodes Of Shingles And Pain Below Chest Area?

post herpetic neuragia does not have a rash
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Shingles is normally associated with a rash but there is a condition called post herpetic neuralgia that may not have the rash.
This is the chronic nerve pain that occurs after the shingles. It may not have an associated rash with it.
Persons who have a previous history of shingles may have this problem that results in nerve pain.
Other causes of nerve related pain are: (1) vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)diabetes
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)trauma to the nerves supplying the area
(5)neurological diseases such as stroke, ms
(6)thyroid disease in some persons
(7)exposure to toxins
(8)idiopathic- cause is not known
(9)side effects of some meds
The neurologist can determine if the rash is related to post herpetic neuragia or one of the other causes mentioned.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions


normally based on history but bloods to herpes zoster can be done
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is mainly diagnosed based on the history of symptoms though a blood test to check for antibodies to herpes zoster can be done.
Antibodies are formed in the body when it reacts to a particular virus/other type of infection.
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