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My dad had shingles a couple of months ago and still is not able to eat...bread(his favoirte food ) nauseates him and he can only eat a few bites of h?
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Shingles: Nausea and anorexia are not likely to be related to his episode of herpes zoster (shigles). He should see a doctor and be fully evaluated. Something may be going on that made him susceptible to getting shingles.
Answered 6/30/2013
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