Best Doctors for Shingles Treatment in Guntur

Shingles is a viral infection caused by herpes zoster virus, that leads to nerve damage and painful rashes. The presenting complains of shingles infection are raised, blistered rash, headache, itching or tingling, stomach upset, fever with chills, reddish or discolored skin, burning or shooting nerve pain and a feeling of being unwell. If left untreated, shingles can potentially lead to bacterial infection, facial paralysis, or ramsay Hunt syndrome, vision loss, hearing loss, tinnitus and other hearing issues, vertigo, pneumonia and brain inflammation. The treatment methods to manage shingles include prescribing antiviral drugs like famciclovir, acyclovir, and valacyclovir, over the counter pain medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, if shingles affects the eyes and other parts of the face, corticosteroids should be prescribed. The patient should seek immediate medical care, if they experience symptoms like severe headache, eye pain, sensitivity to light, vision changes, confusion or other mental changes, neck stiffness, and muscle weakness or paralysis.