Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
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vishal Sharma
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Hello Doc. My Uncle(Age- 51) is suffering from Shingles (Herpes Zoster) from a month. How can herpes be homely treated or cured.Is there any side effects ? Thanks & Regards Vishal Sharma |
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re: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
by Dr Sadhana -
Jun 8th, 2011
12:51 pm
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Dear Vishal Sharma Instances of herpes zoster are usually self-limited and resolve without intervention and aggressive treatment. However, effective treatments are available and can lessen the extent and duration of symptoms, and perhaps the risk of chronic sequelae as well. Treatment is of most benefit in those patient populations at risk for prolonged or severe symptoms, specifically, immunocompromised people and persons over the age of 50 years. The advantage of treating younger and healthier populations is unclear. Uncomplicated zoster doesn't need inpatient care. Patients at high risk for disseminated zoster will benefit from intravenous acyclovir. Patients with disseminated zoster usually require admission for IV acyclovir. Inpatient care is also recommended for any patient demonstrating disseminated disease or ophthalmic or meningoencephalopathic involvement. |
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re: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
by Verle -
Jun 15th, 2011
1:54 am
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ThatÂs not just logic. ThatÂs relaly sensible. |