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By Sam Carson | Published 12/27/2006 | Shingles | Unrated
Shingles, also known as "herpes zoster" is a viral infection of the nerve roots and shares the same characteristics as the chickenpox virus. A rash is caused by shingles and this quickly spreads to one side of the body. This disease is more prevalant in the older population due to their immune system being weak. Shingles can also occur due to stress, injury and as a side effect of certain medications.
» Shingles: Get Immediate Treatment for Sudden Severe Pain
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. | Published 01/7/2007 | Shingles | Unrated
If you suddenly develop severe pain in a limited area on one side of your body, you may have shingles and need treatment immediately to prevent that pain from lasting for the rest of your life. Shingles is Chicken Pox the second time around.
» Medical and Nursing Management for Shingles
By PainsWeb Admin | Published 04/28/2007 | Shingles | Rating:
The goals of shingles or herpes zoster management are to relieve the pain and to reduce or avoid complications. Pain is controlled with analgesics, because adequate pain control during the acute phase helps prevent persistent pain patterns. Systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed for patients older than age 50 years to reduce the incidence and duration of postherpetic neuralgia (persistent pain of the affected nerve after healing). Healing usually occurs sooner in those who have been treated with corticosteroids. Triamcinolone (Aristocort, Kenacort, Kenalog) injected subcutaneously under painful areas is effective as an anti-inflammatory agent.



    
     
     
     
     
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