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The chickenpox virus causes all forms of shingles. This virus is known as varicella zoster virus (VZV). If a person had chickenpox and not treated Homeopathically, the virus would remain dormant in his/her nerve cells for lifetime and could be reactivated in case of low immunity (age, illnesses/diseases). This reappearance of varicella zoster virus (VZV) as shingles, is called herpes zoster.

What are the symptoms of shingles without a rash?

The symptoms of ZSH are similar to the symptoms of shingles, but without a rash. The symptoms are usually isolated to one side of the body and commonly occur on the face and neck, and in the eyes. Symptoms can also occur in the internal organs. Typical symptoms include:

What causes shingles without a rash?

As we know that varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivates as shingles in some people during low immunity periods. Shingles often occurs in people with compromised immune systems. Our immune system may become compromised because of:

Shingles isn’t contagious. If patient has shingles and are in contact with someone who hasn’t had chickenpox or wasn’t vaccinated for chickenpox, patient can give that person chickenpox. That person would have to come in direct contact with patient’s shingles rash, without a rash, patient shouldn’t be able to pass it to others.

Who’s at risk for shingles?

One can only get shingles if he/she has had chickenpox in the past. People are at an increased risk for shingles if they:

  • are over age 50,
  • have a weakened immune system,
  • are under stress from surgery or trauma.

How’s shingles without a rash diagnosed?

Shingles without a rash isn’t common, but it may be more common than previously thought because it often goes undiagnosed. Shingles without a rash is difficult to diagnose based on the symptoms alone.

For diagnosis test patient’s blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or saliva to identify the presence of VZV antibodies. This will allow to confirm a diagnosis of shingles without a rash. However, these tests are often inconclusive.

Medical history may provide clues about shingles without a rash. Ask your patient hat if he/she has had a recent surgery or if he/she under increased stress.

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