Shingles
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Find out how to recognise the symptoms and what treatments are available.
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Shingles treatments
Treatments are available to lessen the severity of shingles and to prevent complications (although there is no cure). Learn about the treatment options here.
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Symptoms of shingles
Shingles is a painful rash on a sensitive area of skin that can have symptoms such as burning and itching. Learn about the symptoms and when to see a doctor.
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Skin conditions
There are many different kinds of rashes and skin conditions. Some are quick and easy to treat, while others are chronic or more difficult to get rid of. Find out more here.
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What causes chest pain?
Trusted information on chest pain causes including indigestion, shingles and chest infections, and links to trusted resources
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Nervous system diseases
Problems of the nervous system include Alzheimer's, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, neurofibromatosis, Parkinson's, sciatica and shingles.
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Infectious diseases
There are many different kinds of infectious diseases. Find out about conditions such as shingles, chlamydia, measles, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis and more here.
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What causes chickenpox?
Chickenpox (varicella) is caused by the varicella zoster virus which can be spread either through person-to-person contact, or through sneezing and coughing just like a cold or flu. Find out more about the causes of the chickenpox.
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Neuralgia
Neuralgia is a sharp pain that you feel in the skin in one part of your body. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment for neuralgia.
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What causes nerve pain?
Trusted information about common causes of nerve pain, as well as health conditions that cause nerve pain, such as sciatica, fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy.
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Peripheral nerve disorders
The peripheral nerves include the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. When damaged, peripheral nerves can't communicate properly. Learn more about causes of peripheral nerve disorders on this page.
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