Is
shingles contagious?
For
the most part, shingles are not contagious. In other words,
an individual cannot contract shingles from a person afflicted
with it. However, an individual who has never had chickenpox
can catch chickenpox from someone with shingles. As a result,
it’s a good idea to avoid anyone with shingles, if you have
never had chickenpox.
How
many times can one person contract shingles?
Overall,
the vast majority of people who contract shingles only have
it once; however, it is possible to acquire it more than one
time.
Why
is the pain associated with shingles so relentless?
For
certain people with shingles, once the rash diminishes, they
are left with prolonged pain referred to as post-herpetic neuralgia
or PHN. The pain transpires in the same regions as where the
rash was. For a number of people, the worst aspect or stage
of shingles is the PHN. The pain can be so debilitating that
some sufferers are so feeble they are incapable of engaging
in activities they normally enjoy.
Did
you know: The pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia or
PHN is a like a perpetual sharp, stabbing, or throbbing sensation.
Skin sensitivity is so extreme that the touch of a light cloth
can be unbearable. The pain lasts from weeks, to months, and
in certain cases even years.
What
are the chances of developing PHN?
Older
sufferers of shingles are more highly susceptible to developing
PHN.
Are
there any other health complications associated with shingles?
Infected
blisters, scarring of the skin, brief paralysis of the face,
blister near the eyes may cause blindness, hearing loss, encephalitis
(swelling of the brain) and other health complications are associated
with shingles.
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