Shingles: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment with Dr. Mark Shalauta | San Diego Health

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Published 2020-03-10
What is shingles, what are shingles symptoms, how can you treat it? Is shingles contagious? In this video, Dr. Mark Shalauta, a family medicine doctor at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo, answers many frequently asked questions about what shingles looks and feels like, the shingles vaccine and more. Learn more and get a free guide: scripps.org/6912yt

0:42 - Why are shingles and chicken pox connected?
0:53 - How do you get shingles?
1:31 - What are the symptoms of shingles?
2:06 - Do you have a fever or chill as a symptom of shingles?
2:21 - What does shingles look like?
2:34 - How long does shingles last?
3:34 - Do you develop a nerve pain when you have shingles?
3:48 - What causes shingles nerve pain and how long does it last?
4:48 - Can the nerve pain from shingles lead to other complications?
5:56 - Is shingles contagious?
6:43 - Can you get shingles more than once in your life?
7:01 - Who is at most risk for getting shingles?
7:24 - If you get shingles, what should you do?
7:53 - Should you stay isolated yourself if you get shingles?
8:36 - How do you treat shingles?
9:52 - What can we do to prevent shingles?
12:17 - Why are the shingles viruses so much worse for older people?

All Comments (21)
  • @SeanOLennon
    I wish journalists today could be like this woman. She asks questions in a logical and comprehensive manner. Excellent! She asked all the questions that I would have asked. Great work, Ms. Taylor!
  • @Mill835
    The interviewer was very good with coverage of all my question, but that Doctor did a great job explaining every single point. Thanks to you both
  • Yes, the lady is professional and respectful. The doctor himself is a model of intellect at the prime.
  • I just got low case of shingles on my arm. Putting ice on the shingles made it very comfortable. All gone now Amen 🙂
  • Finally an informative video! Very well done. Good interviewer, good questions, good dr. answers. Thank you!
  • This lady is just amazing, she just asks the right questions and the Dr answers them perfectly. The perfect video if you want to know everything about shingles.
  • @drensuarez5934
    Very detailed interviewer and very precise interviewee. Excellent ❤️
  • This was excellent! I have shingles right now, and the only question I had that she didn't ask is, should you still get the vaccine after you've had shingles.... and then the doctor volunteers that, having already had shingles, he's been vaccinated. So there you go, all questions answered. Great video.
  • @Mill835
    Wow, wow, wow, this is the best interview and Q & A I have ever come across on the internet both did a phenomenal job with answering Shingles questions, I do not think there was a stone unturned. Thank you, thank you. I have shingles an I full understand everything about it now.
  • This was very helpful. I currently have shingles. It’s the worst pain ever. I went to a cardiologist before getting the shingles because the chest pain was so bad. Two days later my husband took me to the emergency room because the chest pains were so bad. Everything was normal so far as cardio at both the Drs. and at the ER. Two days later I started to think I had the beginning of shingles because my Mom had them. It had just started so the Dr put me on antiviral drugs. I’m trying everything I can to relieve this pain. No luck yet.
  • @Trapezouda
    Excellent interview and doctor...BRAVO !!!
  • @sarsfield1952
    This is one of the best interviews I have ever watched. Susan Taylor does a magnificent job quizzing Dr. Shaluta about shingles. Thank you both...
  • my mother age 82 in hospital,she having lots of pain going on about 10 days the rach is healing but the pain doesn't want to go away, the continuance blood draws on tiny veins is torture, God bless all with this, great interview.
  • @walkerpantera
    I LOVE this lady's matter-of-factly manner. Just the facts please. she's great!
  • @user-ijh7tl5ie3
    I aplied a cold compress (ice packs) at the injection site 5 times on day 1. Repeated 3 times on day 2 & 3. This was really helpful to relief the ache & swelling.