After a person gets the chickenpox virus, that virus will stay with them, sometimes resulting in outbreaks of a rash and blisters. The most common symptoms of shingles are:  Headache Flu-like symptoms Sensitivity to light Itching, irritation, tingling, and pain where a rash starts developing, but only on one side of the body Knowing the symptoms of each stage can help you doctor evaluate how to best treat your case.  Stage 1 (before the rash): itchiness, tingling, numbness or pain develops in the area where the rash will eventually develop. Diarrhea, stomach ache, and chills (usually without fever) accompany this dermal irritation. Your lymph nodes may be tender or swollen. Stage 2 (rash and blisters): a rash will develop on one side of your body, with blisters forming eventually. The liquid in the blisters starts off clear but eventually gets cloudy. If a rash develops around the eyes, see a doctor immediately. The rash and blisters are sometimes accompanied by intense stinging pain. Stage 3 (after the rash and blisters): pain may develop in the area affected by the rash. This pain is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), and it may last a matter of weeks or even years. PHN is associated with extreme sensitivity, chronic pain, as well as aching or burning sensations. If you receive immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids, after an organ transplant, you are at a higher risk of getting shingles. If you suffer from the following conditions, you are also at a higher risk:  Cancer Lymphoma Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Leukemia
اعرف الأعراض شائعة الارتباط بالهربس النطاقي. أدرِك أن هناك 3 مراحل مرتبطة بالهربس النطاقي. اعرف ما إذا كنت أكثر عرضة لخطر الإصابة بالهربس النطاقي.