What Is Shingles?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Other Diseases and Conditions Shingles
Many chronic diseases can contribute to the reactivation of shingles. Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes usually cause suppression to the immune system, and are at the top of the diseases associated with shingles.
Allergic rhinitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases or COPD, coronary artery disease, depression, gout, osteoarthritis, immunosuppressive conditions and medications, antineoplastic medications, cancer, HIV, AIDS, immunologic disorders, and organ transplants are additional diseases and conditions associated with shingles. Shingles is more common among women above 50 years compared to men.
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