What Are The Symptoms Of Shingles?
What should be done about it ?
Symptoms and treatment approach
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The symptoms of shingles are the following sir:
+Sensitivity to touch
+Pain (main symptom)
+Tingling sensation
+Numbness
+Burning sensation
+Itching
+Rash (starts a few days after the pain)
+Fluid filled blisters
+Fever
+Exhaustion
+Headaches
and a few minor other symptoms.
The first thing would be to get tested and confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis has been established, the treatment approach is as follows:
+Anti-viral medications (e.g. acyclovir, valacyclovir, etc.)
+Gabapentin
+Tricyclic anti-depressants (e.g. amitriptyline) they help with the pain
+Pain management: Codeine
+Lidocaine cream or patch to help numb the region and avoid pain or irritation from the blisters
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.