Shingles is a skin disease caused by a viral infection. varicella-zoster The patient will have a rash that looks like water blisters. There is a burning pain. Or it hurts like a sharp object is stabbing in a specific area. They usually appear in bands on one side of the body or face. The duration of the disease is 2-4 weeks.
The cause of the disease is a viral infection. varicella-zoster This is the same type of virus that causes chickenpox. After having chickenpox, the infection can hide in the nerve ganglia and turn into shingles when the patient has a low immune system. The infection will run along the nerve causing inflammation. There is pain and a rash. When the rash disappears as immunity increases But the nerves are still inflamed and recover slowly, causing pain even though the rash is gone.
“Nerve pain from shingles” is pain in the nerve ganglia in the area where shingles is affected. It usually follows shingles lesions. Pain is related to the level of inflammation in the ganglia during shingles. Even though the wound has healed, there is still a burning sensation. Similar to being stabbed by an electric shock or stabbed by a needle, burning pain, numbness, itching, and the pain increases when Stimulated by various senses Often results in affecting life. Including the quality of life of patients
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine Nerve pain from shingles It is classified within the scope of the group of patients with shingles. Often caused by stress mood swings Not enough rest Including eating food that is not balanced, causing liver blockage and spleen deficiency when the body is in an unbalanced state. decreased immunity When exposed to disease-causing factors from outside It can cause infection and cause shingles.
Disease symptoms (signs/indications) (????)
1. Have a history of shingles
2. The area affected by shingles has pain, burning, itching, and numbness.
Cause of disease (????)
1. Mood swings Blocked liver qi Causes heat in the liver meridian.
2. Unbalanced eating Spleen deficiency causes dampness. Causes the Spleen meridian to have residual heat and moisture.
3. Elderly or frail patients have low blood supply causing qi to become congested and blood to congeal
Guidelines for treatment using traditional Chinese medicine
Acupuncture will stimulate circulation and break up blood clots. remaining from the lesion Restoring damaged nerve function Makes the pain decrease Helps to have a better quality of life. However, the results of treating nerve pain from shingles depends on the patient’s age. Location of the rash Severity of the rash during shingles Length of illness includes the duration of treatment. In general, nerve symptoms If treated within 2 weeks to 1 month after the disease occurred It will give a clear improvement in the effectiveness of the treatment.
Chinese doctors recommend disease/symptom prevention (????)
Get enough rest. Avoid eating spicy food. Avoid stress and worry, keep your mind clear.
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2023-10-03 06:38:32
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