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Post herpetic neuralgia
My father is being treated for herpers zoster.he had blisters around his right back one month back. he is still having pain and itching around the back area although the blisters are gone now. Also, from a few days, he is having pain around lower back as well with some blisters/bumps. Wanted to know if blisters/bumps still occur even after medication. he is still taking pregaba m for pain. still he cant sleep due to pain.. the pain is also causing strain near stomach..wanted to know if herpea zoster can spread internally as well or cause pain in internal organs? also, any suggestion for the pain and itching?
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He is suffering from post herpetic neuralgia. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Apart from the below mentioned points by my respected collegues... I want to add.... Blisters cannot re appear in one month unless he is severely immunocompromized..... H zoster cannot spread to internal organs... Pregabalin is good for post heretic neuralgia... Apply some topical anesthetic cream or spray or capsaicin cream... For pain..
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Zoster associated neuralgia can persist for some weeks to months. Medicine needs to be adjusted depending on pain and itch.
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It is very normal to have this pain
It can persist upto 6 months
Nothing to worry
Consult your treating dermatologist again for the pain and you will need to revisit and a keep a regular follow-up to him.
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