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The Shingles virus can be a very painful, discomforting and 
debilitating disease. It is very important to seek early treatment because people who are diagnosed early or within the first 2 days of experiencing the rash will respond better to medication and lower the chance of experiencing problems later on.
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What Is Shingles?
Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the same virus (Varicella Zoster) that causes chicken pox. It is commonly referred to as Herpes Zoster in the medical community, but is not the same thing as Herpes, despite the name. Varicella Zoster and the Herpes simplex virus just belong to the same viral family.
What Are The Signs?
The early signs are usually an itchy and discomforting and painful rash followed by bumps. Individuals with the virus can sometimes interpret the disease as a mild rash or something like an insect bite. The problems can be serious, especially for the elderly or individuals who have weak immune systems due to other illnesses, such as HIV or who are going through radiation or chemotherapy treatments.
People with shingles can not transmit the disease to someone else but in the early stages people are at high risk of getting chickenpox who have never had chickenpox before or who have not had the chickenpox vaccine. Since the varicella virus lives in the blisters, the virus is highly contagious and can be spread to someone else if the blisters have not completely healed.
Getting Treatment
As soon as the doctor has diagnosed you with the disease, getting treated for shingles will consist of antiviral and over the counter medications and the pain will usually last for 2 to 6 weeks. If the pain or burning lasts longer, patients can develop postherpetic neuralgia which can lead to more severe chronic pain and can last for months or years.
This condition can affect 10 to 15 percent of the population who get the virus and can escalate to more severe complications. There is no cure for shingles because, just like chicken pox only the symptoms are removed. It is imperative to seek professional help as soon as possible because this way the complications and the spread of the symptoms can be controlled
A popular topical treatment for immediate relief includes applying celery juice and carrot juice to the affected area with a tablespoon of parsley juice, Occasionally, pouring more and keeping it soaked for an hour and a half.
Other popular treatments for treating shingles include taking vitamin A two times a day for two weeks and reducing it to one a day for two more weeks. Also, taking daily dosages of vitamin C which can support the immune system and taking vitamin D which can assist in protecting sensitive nerve endings.
Conclusion
Getting treatment as soon as possible for shingles is imperative and will help you avoid further complications of this disease.