The virus of chicken pox most often affects children and in adulthood is no longer repeated. But in the event that your immunity decreases drastically, the virus can manifest itself again, this time in the form of herpes zoster or, as it is also called, herpesvirus of the third degree. Do not be surprised, all the listed diseases arise from one pathogen - zoster. Unfortunately, in adults, the disease is fraught with complications. Postherpetic neuralgia, the treatment of which can last for several months and even years, often accompanies shingles in the elderly.
Symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia usually makes itself felt when the external signs of herpes are already over: painful rashes have left, the itching has stopped. The fact is that after the child has had chickenpox, the virus continues to live in the body, concentrating around the spinal cord. In this zone it is harmless. With the weakening of immunity, the body stops producing enough antibodies, and the zoster along its nerve endings begins its journey outward, to the skin integuments. Along the way, it significantly damages the nerve cells. When the herpes zoster is cured, the patient begins to have pain. This - a symptom of postherpetic neuralgia, make themselves felt the cells affected by the virus. It can take a very long time to restore them.
Other signs of postherpetic neuralgia:
- spasms in the muscles;
- throbbing pain;
- increase the sensitivity of certain areas of the body, up to the inability to wear clothes;
- general weakness, limitation of mobility, loss of strength.
Features of treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve and other nerve fibers can not be treated medically, it is impossible to speed up the restoration of damaged cells, there is a chance only to ease pain and help the body to recover more quickly. As an anesthetic is appointed:
- Panadol;
- Neproxen;
- Ibuprofen;
- Tempalgin.
In severe cases, the therapist can perform a blockade of pain with corticosteroids, as well as anticonvulsants. Depending on whether you
Treatment of postherpetic neuralgia with folk remedies has not yielded results, one can only remove irritability and reduce the symptoms by applying a bag of warmed buckwheat to the affected area. The propol ointment helps to remove the pain:
- Propolis , butter, mint powder and honey should be mixed in equal proportions.
- Rubbing means is a problem place.