Is it shingles or something else?

[Heenakoushar]

Shingles are also called herpes zoster is a viral infection caused by varicella zoster virus it affects the nerves by producing painful rash and blister

Signs and syptoms

1. Painfull rash
2. Skin sensitivity
3. Shooting pain
4. Itching
5. Tingling
6. Burning

Flu like symptoms

1. Fever
2. Chills
3. Headache
4. Stomach upset
5. Feeling unwell
6. Sensitivity to light
   Treatment
   There is no cure gor shingles early treatment with antiviral drugs may speed healing and lover the rush of complications
   These includes
   1.Acyclovir valacyclovir
7. Anticonvulsant such as gabapentin
8. Tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline
9. Numbing agents like lidocaine cream gels skin patches
10. Injections likecorticosteroids and local anaesthesia

Preventing measures

1. Getting chiken pox vaccine decrese the risk of shingle
2. Weak immune system if u got chiken pox contact to health care professional
3. Avoid contact with shingles affection person
4. Clean ur hand to stop spreading a virus

[anujpatil]

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[DrSuneeti-Yemberi]

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[Heenakoushar]

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[Rachana]

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[Priyadharshini]

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[Fathimath_NA]

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[Manmohan_25]

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[MONA1]

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[Abhishek_12]

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[anjali_pharma]

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[Tejaswini.V]

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[Devendra528]

Interesting, Shingles can really confuse people since the rash often looks like allergies or insect bites. But that one-sided, painful blistering pattern is the big clue. Early treatment makes a huge difference, so awareness like this really matters.

[Rashmi_16]

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[Khelaharichandana]

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[Param-1234]

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[prasanthkumar]

Shingles is a painful viral infection that affects the nerves and causes rash, itching, and flu-like symptoms. Early treatment with antiviral drugs can help reduce the pain and speed up recovery. Medicines like acyclovir and gabapentin are often used. There’s no cure, so prevention is very important. Getting the chickenpox vaccine and keeping your immune system strong can help. We should also avoid contact with infected people and maintain good hygiene.