Health Management for Older Adults III - Module 4 -- Case Studies

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The pain associated with Herpes Zoster, or Shingles as it is commonly known, may appear a day or two before the rash and lead to diagnostic problems. Pain is localized to the rash.

At times the appearance of pain before the rash can mimic a myocardial infarction, acute cholecystitis or a kidney stone.