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Causes Of Shingles
Cause of shingles is attributed from the same virus that causes chickenpox- varicella-zoster virus. Shingles is a skin disorder that affects people with no history of chicken pox and people with weak immune systems who are exposed to it. Cause of shingles will reactivate the virus that lie dormant in the nerve cells until triggered by immune deficiencies including stress, anti-cancer drugs, transplant operations and HIV positive patients. The causes of shingles and the risk of getting infection increase with age especially in people over the age of 50. Patients can develop shingles if at some point of their lives they did not have chickenpox and they are exposed to the infected individual. Often the symptoms of shingles are mild to moderate and no medical treatment is needed. However, causes of shingles could be anything that triggers the virus but if you notice that symptoms of shingles are developing early, get medical attention as soon as possible. Early treatment is the key to an effective treatment and reduces the severity of symptoms and the risk of complications.
Causes of shingles come from the virus that travels to the nerve ending and produces rashes and blisters to the surface of the skin. The symptom starts with an itching and tingling sensation then a shooting pain that is unbearable that can last anywhere from several weeks to months and even years. A severe prolonged case of shingles is another complication called postherpetic neuralgia.
Causes of shingles are not always exposure to the shingles itself. If you already have the virus in your nerve system, it will reappear if you have weak immune system. It is usually dangerous in the second attack and could cause great misery to your health. Anyone with shingles on the upper half of their face, no matter how mild, should seek medical attention as soon as possible. It could pose a dangerous risk because the path of the virus is close to the eyes and could cause ocular damage resulting to temporary to permanent blindness. This could be a rare case but it may include partial facial paralysis, ear damage, and inflammation of the brain.
Most people get shingles in the upper part of their body (torso), abdomen, hands and feet that could be associated with chilling, fever and unbearable pain in the affected area. Quick antiviral treatment is an effective relief for causes of shingles. Your physician will recommend this treatment within 72 hours the rash begins to appear. Doctor prescribed pain relievers like Codeine can treat severe and intense pain is needed.
There is no cure for the virus that causes shingles; however, it can be prevented and the symptoms can be controlled, especially if treated at an early stage. The best time to treat early causes of shingles and stop its symptoms is before the blisters begin to appear. Most attacks clear up eventually; however, the varicella-zoster virus, which is the main causes of shingles, can recur.
