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Does Shingles Cause Swollen Stomach?

Can shingles make you swell? The left side of my stomach just below my waistline is very sensitive to touch and seems a little swollen, no rash or breakout for about a week now. My doctor says it could be shingles and put me on medication for shingles.
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, yes this is very likely symptoms in case of viral infection if this is herpes, and may be long lasting, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Does Shingles Cause Swollen Stomach?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, yes this is very likely symptoms in case of viral infection if this is herpes, and may be long lasting, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.