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Noticed Tingling & Burning Sensation On One Side Of The Head & Eye
I have tingling and burning sensation on one side of head with burning sensation around left side of my eye I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with Shingles howver it has now spread to the and at the nape of the neck with blister like raised areas on both side of forehead and at nape of neck
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
Hello
It seems from the history that you are having shingles affecting the face and eye.
This is because of viral infection caused by herpes zoster virus or by reactivation of herpes xoster virus which stays in our body in nerve ganglia after causing chicken pox in childhood.
The treatment is by use of antiviral drugs like acyclovir. The associated pain is treated by use of antiinflammatory drugs.
If the eye is involved it requires treatment by use of topical acyclovir eye ointment.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having shingles affecting the face and eye.
This is because of viral infection caused by herpes zoster virus or by reactivation of herpes xoster virus which stays in our body in nerve ganglia after causing chicken pox in childhood.
The treatment is by use of antiviral drugs like acyclovir. The associated pain is treated by use of antiinflammatory drugs.
If the eye is involved it requires treatment by use of topical acyclovir eye ointment.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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