February 26 to March 2 is International Awareness Week for Herpes Zoster, an infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Among more than 2,000 diseases, herpes zoster is one of the most painful diseases, and is also known as "loincloth" and "snake loincloth", and the incubation period is very long. Data shows that about one-third of people will develop shingles in their lifetime.
Herpes zoster: one of the most painful ** diseases with a long incubation period.
Li Houmin, Chief Physician of the ** Department of Peking University People's Hospital: The common occurrence of herpes zoster is in the waist and abdomen, and it is caused by unilateral nerve destruction caused by the activation of varicella-zoster virus, so there are unilateral neuralgia and unilateral rash. The rash is characterized by blisters on the basis of erythema, which may be like a pinprick in some people or a burning or dull ache in others. In fact, the varicella-zoster virus is lurking in the body, and one-third of the population may develop shingles in their lifetime.
Experts say that shingles has a long incubation period, about 70% to 80% of patients, before the rash appears, the pain mostly occurs in the area of the subsequent rash, and the accompanying neuralgia can last for months or even years. Experts remind that the acute and subacute phases should be grasped, and the more active the **, the lower the probability of turning into chronic pain.
Experts remind: 3 types of high-risk groups should be more vigilant against shingles.
How to use herpes zoster**? Through**Can you**? Who is at high risk?
Experts say that within 72 hours of the onset of symptoms is the first time, and patients should cooperate with doctors in time for antiviral. The means are usually drugs and minimally invasive techniques, and most people can be cured in about three months. However, people who are old and have poor immunity have posterior neuralgia for a long time, and they need to go to the pain department and the **department combined**. In addition, shingles has the potential to be a**.
Li Houmin, Chief Physician of the ** Department of Peking University People's Hospital: Antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir are all optional. Some people with particularly severe pain can also choose highly effective antiviral drugs like brovudine, which are covered by medical insurance. You can also choose some ** neuralgia medications, such as gabapentin and pregabalin.
According to statistics, there are about 1.56 million new cases of shingles in people over 50 years old in China every year, and the older they are, the more likely they are to get sick and the disease is more serious. In addition, patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a 24% to 41% increased risk of developing shingles; Patients with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc., have a higher risk of developing shingles23x to 4x.
Expert tip: People aged 50 and over should get vaccinated against shingles as early as possible.
Although the methods of shingles are becoming more and more abundant and perfect, the varicella-zoster virus still cannot. Therefore, for shingles, prevention is the best strategy.
Experts say that for shingles, prevention is better than **. You should pay attention to the adjustment of your own living habits and avoid overwork, staying up late, catching a cold, etc.; In addition, large mood swings can easily lead to weakened immunity and may also induce shingles. In addition, vaccination against shingles is an effective means of preventing shingles.
Cui Yong, Vice President of China-Japan Friendship Hospital** Department Director: According to clinical studies, the herpes zoster vaccine can greatly reduce the probability of shingles, and domestic and foreign data show that people over 50 years old are more likely to get herpes zoster. It is recommended to wait until after the age of 50 and not to get vaccinated too early.
Experts remind that people with chronic underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension have lower immunity than the general population, and the risk of shingles is higher, so they should be vaccinated in time and prevented in advance. In addition, people who have had shingles should also be vaccinated in time, as as they age, their immunity will gradually decline, and shingles is still possible**.
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