The total fat content in an equal sized raw zucchini squash is 0.02 gram, total carbohydrate content in it is 0.33 gram, protein content in it is 0.12 gram, total sodium content in it is 1 mg and potassium content in it is 26 mg. Half a cup of boiled zucchini squash slices with salt contains around 14 calories.
The most common treatments for shingles include: 1  Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir, to reduce the pain and the duration of shingles. 2  Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce pain during an attack of shingles. 3  Be safe with medicines.
Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. Aging, compromised immunity or other illness can cause the virus to awaken from dormancy. Shingles usually affects the torso, causing a painful rash with blisters. When shingles affects the eye, it is known as herpes zoster opthalmicus. Treatment includes oral antiviral medications and oral corticosteroids. It's important to seek treatment right away to prevent complications, including severe, recurring pain or relapses of the disease.