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What are shingles and how do I treat it?

The painful infection is very common

The Independent UK

This common virus increases your risk of stroke — and scientists might finally know why

People with shingles have an increased risk of stroke, but the mechanism behind this long-term stroke risk is mostly unknown.

Inverse

Chickenpox and shingles virus lying dormant in your neurons can reactivate and increase your risk of stroke – new research identified a potential culprit

Over 90% of the world population has the virus that causes chickenpox lying dormant in their nervous system. Most people contract the varicella zoster virus, or VZV, when they get chickenpox as children. For around a third of these people, this same virus will reactivate years later and cause shingles,…

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Shane MacGowan hoping to be home for Christmas after deadly virus

The singer contracted shingles over a week ago which caused Victoria, his wife, to bring him to hospital, where further tests confirmed he has a rare brain condition called encephalitis

Dublin Live

How shingles can significantly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke

A new study has found that shingles is associated with an almost 30 per cent higher long-term risk of a stroke or heart attack.

The New Daily

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Shingles: Not just a band of blisters

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend recently went through a bout of shingles. I really don't know much about this condition, but I know it was painful. How do you get it? Is there a treatment or vaccine for it?

Tribune News Service

This founder and Instagram influencer woke up with a mystery illness, then documented her journey to getting a diagnosis

Her followers have helped her find relief.

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Eamonn Holmes shares painful-looking snap after worrying health battle

Eamonn Holmes has shared a throwback photo of his swollen face after he caught shingles in 2018. The presenter is currently covering from a 'risky' operation on his back

Daily Mirror

Eamonn Holmes shares details of 'ghastly' health scare

Television presenter calls for more awareness and understanding to fight the illness

Wales Online

Lanarkshire locals start to receive appointments for shingles vaccine

This vaccine was previously provided by GP practices, but is now the responsibility of NHS Lanarkshire

Daily Record

If you've recently had Covid, look out for shingles

Shingles can be severe and serious, and also hard to treat, particularly if not identified very early, writes Associate Professor Helen Petousis-Harris

Newsroom.co.nz

RTE's Teresa Mannion was 'stopped in her tracks' after contracting shingles while studying for her Leaving Certificate

Exclusive: The RTE star was left in severe pain for three weeks when she was a teenager after contracting the illness.

Irish Mirror

What Justin Bieber’s Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis means

Fans of JBiebz — and practically everyone plugged into pop culture — are buzzing over Justin Bieber’s Instagram disclosure that he is experiencing facial paralysis after a viral infection led to a condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

People confused over chicken pox and shingles, experts say

Recent monkeypox cases have been adding to the confusion

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What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Justin Bieber's condition is rare and often misdiagnosed

Two Australian women diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome share their experience of the rare condition that has been thrust into the spotlight by singer Justin Bieber.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Justin Bieber Says Suffering from Facial Paralysis

Justin Bieber on Friday told fans in a video posted to Instagram that he's been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which is causing him partial facial paralysis. The 28-year-old pop singer recently announced he was pausing his Justice World Tour due to illness, hours before his first slated concert in…

Chicago Sun-Times

Justin Bieber says half his face is paralyzed due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome

According to Mayo Clinic, the syndrome is triggered by the same virus that causes chicken pox and shingles.

The Independent UK

NATO chief Stoltenberg has shingles, cancels Berlin visit

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has called off a series of in-person meetings in Germany and Romania because he has contracted shingles

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NATO's Stoltenberg diagnosed with shingles, working from home -official

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has been diagnosed with shingles and will therefore hold talks scheduled in Germany and Romania only remotely, a NATO official said on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox vs shingles - key symptoms and difference in rashes to look out for

Monkeypox cases continue to rise across the globe. It is well-known the disease causes rashes on the body, but how you can tell the difference between monkeypox or another condition synonymous with rashes - shingles?

Daily Mirror

Common fever symptoms could indicate shingles - see warning signs

Shingles is the adult form of chickenpox and infections can be just as painful and debilitating as in childhood. There are five common early warning signs that can be a good indicator of a re-infection.

Daily Mirror

Roy Hodgson suffering with shingles before two Palace trips - for CBE and relegation fight

The former England coach will bow out of management with relegation from the Premier League, answering fans who criticised him for wearing sunglasses in the dugout, saying "It wasn't a fashion statement"

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