Shingles are also known as herpes zoster. Shingles require a medical diagnosis and are basically a painful rash that happens anywhere on your body and it’s caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to the author, people over the age of 50 are commonly exposed to shingles. The most common types of symptoms of shingles are fever, chills, or a headache. Shingles last up to 2-4 weeks and it is treatable. Shingles can only be transmitted to another person if they are in direct contact with the person who has it by fluid. You can take pain medications, wear loose clothes, and…