Other conditions with symptoms similar to shingles
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Other conditions with symptoms similar to shingles
Shingles causes symptoms of rash and pain that are similar to those caused by some other conditions.
Medical conditions that cause pain include:
- Appendicitis.
- Heart attack.
- Ulcers.
- Kidney problems.
- Migraine headaches.
- Gallbladder problems.
- Herniated disc.
Medical conditions that cause rash include:
- Herpes simplex infection (cold sores or genital herpes).
- Poison oak or ivy infection.
- Inflammation of the skin (dermatitis).
- Impetigo.
- Scabies.
- Insect or spider bites.
- Allergic reactions.
Credits
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Wajeeh E. Nasser, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | March 21, 2007 |
| Last updated: | March 21, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Wajeeh E. Nasser, MD - Family Medicine, Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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