Symptoms And Treatment Of Shingles Recurrence
Article by Joseph L. Taylor
Shingles are a terrible ailment to get, but shingles recurrence is even worse. There are a number of painful symptoms associated with this ailment. Itching is a common side effect. There can be a burning sensation that feels even more intense than the itching. At the beginning stages of shingles a person may simply develop a small headache or become sensitive to light. But as it progresses there can be flu-like symptoms without the fever that usually accompanies the flu. There can also be a rash that will eventually turn into blisters. Postherpetic neuralgia can be developed; it can cause chronic pain over extended periods of time.
People who have had chickenpox are more likely to develop shingles than someone who has never had it. A problem occurs when this chickenpox virus become reactivated. This is just another great reason to get your child vaccinated for this illness. Shingles are more common in people ages fifty and over, but there are cases of it happening to younger people as well. There are several things that can reactivate the virus: high stress, changes in the body due to aging, and drugs and illnessess that suppress the immune system.
Unfortunately shingles and shingles recurrence do not have a cure, but there are several treatments that can reduce suffering and complications. Antiviral medications can be used to reduce the pain. Creams, and antidepressant can also be used to ease the pain. It is very important to receive treatment as soon as possible. The longer a person waits the more resistant they will become to the treatment. Those people who contract postherpetic neuralgia will likely respond poorly to treatment. Luckily a vaccine called Zostavax has been released and this helps reduce the likelihood of contracting postherpetic neuralgia.
At the very first signs of Shingles make sure to contact your doctor. Getting treatment as soon as you can will help the with your recovery from the virus.
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