HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat Shingles Leading To Pain Under Right Ear,neck And Scalp?

I have the shingles. Please explain how long I will have the pain. The shingles are located under my right ear on my neck and go towards the right of my neck. Some are on my scalp and front chest and under the nap of my neck. The right neck area is the most painful
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Complete recovery of shingles takes 3-5 weeks. The time may be prolonged, in case of of advanced age, immunocompromised people or severe infections. Treatment consists of antiviral medication with anti inflammatory drugs and strong pain medicines like Gabapentin, if needful. Earlier the treatment starts better is recovery. Please consult your physician to get examined, get assessed the severity and dosage and suitable medicines according to severity.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat Shingles Leading To Pain Under Right Ear,neck And Scalp?

Hi, Complete recovery of shingles takes 3-5 weeks. The time may be prolonged, in case of of advanced age, immunocompromised people or severe infections. Treatment consists of antiviral medication with anti inflammatory drugs and strong pain medicines like Gabapentin, if needful. Earlier the treatment starts better is recovery. Please consult your physician to get examined, get assessed the severity and dosage and suitable medicines according to severity. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician