Herpes zoster or zoster, commonly referred to as shingles, is caused due to the reactivation of chickenpox virus or the herpes zoster virus (HZV). This virus is also known by another name, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Shingles is typically characterized by painful rashes that appear on the skin. Unlike the rashes seen during chickenpox, these are localized and cover a small portion of the skin. These blisters are often filled with fluid and are normally seen on the trunk, buttocks neck or scalp. A person who experiences the following symptoms is best advised to consult a professional medical practitioner immediately.
Symptoms of Shingles
Let us now look at some of the common symptoms that cause shingles or herpes zoster.
Some of the non-specific symptoms of shingles include:
fever
generalized discomfort (namely chills)
headache
upset stomach
itching / burning at the site of the rash
The more specific symptoms would be:
red rashes or belt-like bumps that appear on the site...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. Infection spreads upward from the cervix to the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and surrounding structures. Bacteria can infect the fallopian tubes and cause inflammation. When this happens, normal tissue can become scarred and block the normal passage of an egg. You may become infertile. But if your tubes are partially blocked, an egg may implant outside the uterus and cause a dangerous condition called an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy can cause internal bleeding and even death. Scar tissue may also develop elsewhere in your abdomen and cause pelvic pain that can last for months or years.
Definition
Valvular heart disease is a disease that affects at least one or more of the valves within the heart. The heart maintains four types of valves: the pulmonary and tricuspid valves on the left and the aortic and mitral valves on the right. The valves are located at the opening of each heart chamber and allows one directional movement of blood. When the valves malfunction it may cause the blood to flow incorrectly resulting in leakage from the valve(s) and poor circulation.
Valvular disease is distinguished as two specific types of conditions, they are: valvular stenosis and valvular insufficiency. Valvular stenosis is caused by narrowing of the valve which causes the heart to beat more forcibly eventually degenerating the organ over time. Valvular insufficiency occurs when the valve is unable to close properly causing the back flow of blood. It is also known as leaky valve, regurgitation or incompetence. As with valvular stenosis it will also lead to deterioration of the heart...
Definition of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is generally associated with the diseases emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These two diseases involve characteristic chronic obstruction of the airways within the lungs subsequently affecting airflow. The obstruction is likely to be permanent and will progress with the passage of time.
The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver. It stores and concentrates bile produced in the liver. Bile aids in the digestion of fat, and is released from the gallbladder into the upper small intestine in response to food (especially fats).
