Shingles
1. Caused by the "Herpes" virus, formerly known as Varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox.
2.At first you will feel unwell, may have a fever, and body aches. Especially along the nerve that will develop into shingles. Some people may experience severe pain or burning pain for 3-4 days. Later, red rashes will appear in the area of pain and turn into clear blisters. Then there will be a cloudy yellow bump. They are usually arranged in long rows along the nerves and will break, gradually shrink until dry, and when they are healed. Later, there may be pain along the nerve.
3. Although we can detect this virus from the blisters, the first infection will be through breathing and a rash will appear as chickenpox first. Later, when the body was weakened, a rash like shingles recurred.
4.In most people Shingles occurs only once in a lifetime. Only a small percentage of people with abnormalities in their immune system will recur.
5.When shingles blisters occur The wound should be treated by compressing it with saline (0.9% normal saline) for about 10 minutes at a time, about 2-3 times/day. If the blister breaks, clean the wound like a normal wound to prevent further bacterial infection.
6. Currently, there are antiviral drugs that are highly effective and can cure the disease. Reduce pain and wounds heal faster. Reduce the time of infection but patients must receive medicine as soon as possible. In order to get the highest treatment efficiency
However, both herpes and shingles It is not considered a serious disease. It will heal on its own if the body is healthy within 1-2 weeks. For treatment, symptoms will be relieved. Which includes medicine to relieve pain, treat bacterial infections in the case of widespread pus, medicine to treat rashes and burning pain. In the case of the elderly and those with a weakened immune system, such as those with AIDS, old age, stress, working hard, not getting enough rest, having cancer, using anticancer drugs or immunosuppressants. Antiretroviral drugs should be given quickly. Which includes oral medicine or intravenous injection. It is to prevent the spread throughout the body and there may be infections of internal organs such as pneumonia, encephalitis, etc.
Who has risk factors for shingles?
-Have had chickenpox before
-Old age
-It is an immune deficiency disease.
How to care for shingles rashes
How to care for a shingles rash is simple and can be done yourself, including the following steps:
-Clean and dry the wound, do not let the wound become damp to the point of risking infection.
-Do not stick to or pick at the wound because it will make the wound more painful.
-Apply a saline compress to the wound to make it dry faster.
-Take and apply medicine strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
-Apply a cold compress to the rash to relieve pain and inflammation.
-Get enough rest. Eat food to strengthen the body's immune system.
-Wear comfortable clothing that is not too tight. Including made from natural fiber fabric to reduce skin irritation.
Protection
1. Get vaccinated against chickenpox before you get it.
2. Take care of your physical health, exercise regularly, and get enough rest. Eat nutritious food from all 5 food groups.
3. Avoid touching the rash and blisters of shingles patients. Especially those who have never been vaccinated against chickenpox or have never had chickenpox before.
4. Get vaccinated against shingles. In people over 60 years of age
Resources
https://www.si.mahidol.ac.th/
https://hdmall.co.th/
https://www.paolohospital.com/
Comments
Post a Comment