Symptoms of shingles
There are certain symptoms of shingles that you should look out for. The symptoms are usually the same no matter the skin color. It is best to know these symptoms as well as how they develop.
Early symptoms
The early symptoms of shingles last for at least 48 hours. You might have shingles if you notice pain on one side of the body, typically in a bandlike pattern. Some commonly affected areas include the:
- Back
- Chest
- Stomach
- Waist
- Face (over the eye), this may require urgent medical attention.
The pain from shingles can be described in various ways, such as burning, itching, tingling, or stinging. The intensity of the pain can vary from individual. The pain may not be as severe with some as it may be with others. Some other common symptoms you may experience include:
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Malaise [4]
- Headache