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Dear Doctor I Am 77 Year Old Man .i Had

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Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2020
Question: Dear Doctor i am 77 year old man .i had diabetes ,mild hypertension, hypothyroid and BPH.All are well controlled and within normal limits.
today i was diagnosed wih HERPES ZOSTER.only since 2 days i had burning sensation on my left back.The doctor has prescribed medicines.i request you to kindly give me your valuable advise on precaurions to be taken by me and by my wife who is 70 year old who attends on me.she is also diabetic bp and hypothyroid.

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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It will settle without much complications.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Herpes zoster is a reactivation of varicella/chicken pox.
In most cases it will settle by itself with simple symptomatic treatment without any complications
As of now drink plenty of water and take your prescribed medicines.
It is a contagious disease and you have to be in isolation until the vesicles goes away. Your wife can also consider vaccine to prevent disease.
Nothing much to worry and you will be fine in few days.
Thanks
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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)
Doctor
Thank you for your encouragement.My doctor prescribed the following medicines
Tab ACIVIR 800 MG DT 1 TB 5 TIMES A DAY FOR 8 DAYS
TAB NEUROKIND LC 1 TAB 10 DAYS
TAB YOGUT 1 TAB TWICE A DAY FOR 10 DAYS
TBACT OINTMENT APPLY TWICE A DAY
PT 325 1 TAB IF THERE IS NO PAIN A DAY
OR 2 TABS TWIC A DAY IF PAIN IS THERE

Kindly advise me whether i can follow this regimen daily? Also please advise me where to get the vaccin for my wife. whats the name of it?

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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can continue the pills

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You continue the drugs as prescribed by your physician. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track.
Varicella vaccine is an optional vaccine and you can get it from any local hospital and the vaccine will be available in all medical stores.
Thanks
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Dear Doctor I Am 77 Year Old Man .i Had

Brief Answer: It will settle without much complications. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Herpes zoster is a reactivation of varicella/chicken pox. In most cases it will settle by itself with simple symptomatic treatment without any complications As of now drink plenty of water and take your prescribed medicines. It is a contagious disease and you have to be in isolation until the vesicles goes away. Your wife can also consider vaccine to prevent disease. Nothing much to worry and you will be fine in few days. Thanks