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All You Need To Know About Shingles Nerve Disease

Shingles or also known as herpes zoster. This is a skin infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus VARICELLA ZOSTER. This causes manifestations in the skin and nerves. After knowing about the disease, we can prevent it more effectively.

All You Need To Know About Shingles Nerve Disease

GETTING SHINGLES, HOW TO KNOW? 

The prodrome of the disease may be: 

  • Tingling sensation 
  • Itching 
  • Burning 
  • Or pain in one area of skin on one side of the body 

Then the patient may: 

  • Have red rash (rash) 
  • Water blisters that grow in clusters on one side of the body, distributed along dermatomes or water blisters that break into sores that ooze or crust over 
  • Anyone who has ever had chickenpox can get shingles 

However, the risk of getting the disease is higher in people: with low resistance or weakened immune system such as: Elderly people, cancer patients, patients being treated with immunosuppressive diseases, HIV-infected people ... 

IS SHINGLES CONTAGIOUS? 

Shingles is not contagious from one person to another. 

However, shingles patients can transmit the chickenpox virus Varicella Zoster (VZV) to people who have never been infected or vaccinated against chickenpox, causing chickenpox. 

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF SHINGLES? 

Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication. Pain can last from a few weeks to a few months 

The intensity of pain can vary from mild to severe. In some cases, the pain can affect daily activities, sleep quality, life quality, and work 

Other complications include ear inflammation, infection, and eye complications

HOW TO TREAT SHINGLES? 

Treatment includes oral and topical medications. 

When you have symptoms of the disease or similar symptoms, you should see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and prescription of medication: antiviral, antibiotic or pain reliever as appropriate 

At the same time, patients also need to keep hygiene clean. Do not apply leaves, drugs of unknown origin that can cause infection and make the disease worse 

EFFECTIVE METHODS TO PREVENT SHINGLES? 

Vaccinate against chickenpox 

People who have not had or vaccinated against chickenpox should avoid direct contact with people with shingles 

In older patients and with conditions, we can consider the option of vaccinating against shingles. 

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