Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles vaccine? Get your questions answered in this WebMD slidesh
Treatment is aimed at limiting pain, reducing spread of the lesions and preventing post-shingles complications such asneuralgia. Shingles is usually treated using antiviral medications to shorten the length and severity of the illness. For symptom management, pain medication (OTC or prescription), medi...
Treatment Time is of the essence. Although shingles almost always resolve spontaneously, initiating oral antiviral medication (acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir) within 72 hours of the appearance of the rash can shorten the illness, reduce the severity and reduce the incidence of complications. Oral...
Shingles (also known as Zoster) is a re-visitation of the varicella-zoster Chicken Pox virus that happens years after the initial infection. This flare typically occurs during the adult years, usually in older individuals. “The chicken pox virus never actually leaves the body,” explainsDr. Mi...
Shingles is a relatively common condition, more frequently seen in older adults. Margaret Perry explains the presentation, treatment, complications and prevention of the condition Shingles (herpes zoster) is an unpleasant condition which can affect any age, but increases in preva...
Physical illness and disability among elderly people in England and Wales: the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study. The Analysis G... Many conditions were more prevalent in the older age group including stroke, Parkinson's disease, arthritis, diabetes, and shingles but ...
They might have said “I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy”. And while others might warn us about the pain of kidney stones, gout, or leg cramps, shingles is usually on people’s Top Ten list of common pains they hope to avoid. ...
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a skin disease caused by the return of a chickenpox infection from latently infected nerve cells in the spinal cord or brain. It begins as a painful sensation which is often mistaken for a musculoskeletal injury or even a heart attack. It is soon ...
The results of these tests may show healthcare providers which germ is causing your illness. CT or MRI pictures may show swelling and signs of inflammation in your brain. You may be given contrast liquid to help swelling or inflammation show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare ...