TapGP is a one-stop online doctor service and the perfect solution for all your health needs. This internet-based platform allows patients to book online appointments with any medical doctor from its panel of health professionals and consult online at a date and time that suits them best. tapGP’s extensive range of medical treatments include amongst others Tonsilitis, Cystitis, Impetigo and Shingles, and they offer access to a GP out of hours if the patient urgently needs medical attention.

Shingles is a painful and unsightly rash caused by a recurrence of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that is responsible for chickenpox. Elderly people and people who had chickenpox before the age of one, usually have a higher risk of developing shingles, and this is one of the conditions that tapGP often treats online.

“In addition to the blisters and discomfort that are commonly associated with shingles, many people continue to experience intense and persistent pain after the rash heals which is a condition known as post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). The good news is that we can provide Shingles treatment online, with antiviral medication and symptom relief strategies, but even more important is that our expert medical professionals will discuss the possibility of prevention by vaccination,” explained Dr Hathi – co-founder and CEO of tapGP.

If you have developed a painful rash on your body or face, have a medical history of chickenpox, and suspect it might be Shingles, it is advisable to consult a doctor as soon as possible for the appropriate treatment. Shingle’s treatment, alongside a host of other treatments, are available to patients from across the world and online appointments with any one of their doctors, is affected through a computer, tablet, smartphone, or iOS device.

The only limitation that online consultations have compared to physical examinations, is that the doctor will not be able to physically examine the patient, but advanced technology these days is of such nature that the doctor can make a proper evaluation through video imaging and a proper description of symptoms by the patient.

The doctor may also request a patient's medical history to make a proper diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment. Their panel consists of several medical professionals with National Health Systems experience, including doctors, dentists, nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists who all work together to bring patients the best and most effective treatment.

Online appointments can be scheduled anytime between 08:00 and 22:00, seven days a week, but as mentioned above, they also assist patients who need to consult a doctor after hours. To learn more about tapGP and how their online medical consultations and treatments work, you can visit their website.

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Online, 24/7 medical consultations sound like a thing of the future, but with advanced technology and Tap GP's online healthcare platform, the future has arrived early. Online consultations are becoming increasingly popular in first-world countries, especially after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Next time you have a runny nose, aches and pains, or seeking instant medical and mental health treatment, you should embrace the future by seeking treatment online. By using our doctor and patient consultation platform, patients can manage their health, consult a doctor, find online treatment for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions and receive prescriptions. Online consultations and online treatment are simple to access with Tap GP and our host of services are available from any place at any time. Find out more by visiting our website at http://tapgp.co.uk