Can excessive fatigue cause shingles?

Excessive fatigue may cause shingles. Shingles is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. When the body's immunity decreases, the virus lying dormant in the body takes the opportunity to multiply extensively, thereby triggering shingles. Excessive fatigue (including staying up late, high-intensity work, etc.) significantly affects the body's immunity, giving the virus an opportunity to become active. Therefore, avoiding excessive fatigue, ensuring adequate rest and sleep, and enhancing immunity are important measures for preventing shingles. In addition, shingles is somewhat contagious, and patients should avoid close contact with others during the illness to prevent transmission.