Disease of the Week – Shingles

How the Disease Starts

First, a person may have pain, itching, or tingling in one area of the body. About 1 to 5 days later, a rash will appear in that area. The rash consists of blisters that usually scab over in 7 to 10 days and clear up in 2 to 4 weeks. The rash is usually limited to one side of the body. Shingles can also cause fever, headache, chills, and upset stomach.