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Red, Irritating Rash Under Breasts, Severe Pain In Neck And Back, Fatigue, Stomach Upset, Itching Body. Form Of Shingles?
I av had severe neck pain and upset stomach for weeks now I av been feeling unwell tired and now av developed a rash under my breasts it is just red but quite iratating and I av had itching on various part if my body The neck and sometimes back pain is terrible I just feel not good could this be some form of shingles?
Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Hi yes the symptoms u mentioned if present unilateraly can be features of herpes zoster.itching can be rare sign of herpes.if clear cut blisters or vesicles are present examine the fluid for the tzanck cells(multinucleated gaint cells). to confirm herpes.it can be treated with oral antivirals like acyclovir .a painkiller like ultracet and application of calamine lotion can cure it
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