What is Shingles?

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What is Shingles?

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Shingles is a contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. It can appear anywhere and causes a painful rash. 

Anyone who has ever had chickenpox can develop shingles later in life, but most people will be offered a shingles vaccine to prevent the infection from occurring.

If you do get shingles, you may need treatment. We can provide a diagnosis of shingles, advice on what to do if you get it and treatment if it’s suitable. 

Read on to learn more about shingles, its causes, symptoms and how it’s treated.