Herpes Zoster

Disease Condition of Herpes Zoster
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Homeopathic Treatment

Introduction

Introduction of Herpes Zoster Herpes Zoster or Shingles is a common viral infection of the nerve root, caused by the Human Herpes Virus 3 (HHV 3 or Varicella-Zoster virus), the same virus causes Varicella i.e. chickenpox. In Greek language, the word 'herpes' means 'to creep' and 'zoster' means 'a belt or girdle'. It is characterized by an outbreak of vesicular skin blisters (sores) and mild to severe neuralgia (nerve pain), generally affecting one side of the body along the nerve affected, hence the belt like appearance.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Herpes Zoster Local symptoms occur in fairly isolated areas of the skin, usually in a single dermatome (the area served by a single spinal nerve), on one side of the body. The rash may affect any part of the body along a single dermatome. The most commonly involved dermatomes are those of the chest spinal nerves.
- The earliest symptoms include low-grade fever, headache, malaise and fatigue.
- This is followed by burning, throbbing, shooting pain- mild to severe in intensity, tingling, numbness, itching and painful sensitivity along the involved dermatome.
- Erythematous rash on one side of the body
- Soreness and sensitivity of skin
- Clusters of small vesicles/blisters in the form of a band with acute pain
- The vesicles then break open, ooze and form small ulcers
- These ulcers dry and crust over; usually lesions heal without a scar

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic Treatment for Herpes Zoster The treatment approach of Homeopathy for Herpes Zoster is holistic and takes into consideration the entire disharmony experienced by the patient. The key of Herpes Zoster treatment in Homeopathy is to result in complete relief with eradication of the chances of recurrence and reactivation. Homeopathic treatment for Herpes Zoster focuses on removal of the disease right from its roots and prevents suppression of the disease. The prognosis of Herpes Zoster with the correct homeopathic medicines ensures a healthier life for the patient without any side effects whatsoever.