Painkillers are used in tandem with antiviral therapy, which shorten the length of a shingles attack. Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication.
Risks, causes and symptoms of stomach cancer in Singapore
Stomach cancer is treatable if detected early. However, it is usually asymptomatic in the early stages and only detected when it has advanced.
How do shingles develop and is it because of “heatiness”?
Shingles is a viral infection causing painful skin rashes and blistering, occurring only in people who have been previously infected with chickenpox.
How to make neck pain go away without seeing a doctor
Most cases of neck pain will improve on its own, but a doctor is needed if there is severe pain, persistent pain, radiating pain, numbness, and limb weakness.
Can supplements such as glucosamine sulphate cure or prevent knee pain?
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation do not recommend health supplements such as glucosamine in treating knee pain.
Red flags which tell you that your back pain needs medical attention
Most cases of back pain are caused by muscular strain, but in rare cases, unremitting back pain can be a sign of more sinister health issues.
Will steamboat eliminate SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes Covid-19?
Steamboat, or hotpot, may not necessarily deactivate SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus which causes Covid-19. SARS-CoV-2 can survive high heat.
How do I know that I have COVID-19 and not a cold or the flu?
Some symptoms of the flu and Covid-19 can be strikingly similar. Covid-19 spreads more easily, and is contagious for longer than the flu.
All you need to know about Covid-19 vaccines in Singapore
Singapore has purchased Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Sinovac. How do these vaccines compare, and are they for you?
Is my knee pain a sign of knee osteoarthritis and what to do about it
Patients above age 40 with persistent knee pain should see an orthopaedic surgeon to see if they need medical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.