What is Herpes Zoster?
Are you having painful skin rashes with burning sensations or sharp nerve pain in the affected area? Are there fluid-filled blisters arranged in a line or band-like pattern on one side of the body? If yes, you may be suffering from Herpes Zoster.
Adults and older individuals are the most common targets of this disease. However, it can also affect the young and those with a weakened immune system. The good news is that Homeopathy for herpes zoster treatment has been proven effective and offers long-term relief without the risk of side effects.
Before moving on to the section where we discuss the Homeopathic treatment for Herpes zoster, let’s understand what this disease actually is.
What Causes Herpes Zoster to Appear?
Herpes Zoster is also called Shingles in general terms and is a painful skin and nerve condition caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). It’s the same virus that causes chickenpox.
After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus doesn’t go away completely., but remains dormant in the nerve cells near the spinal cord or brain. The virus may remain inactive for years until a favorable condition manifests as Herpes zoster.
Such triggering conditions include:
- Old age
- Mental exhaustion or prolonged Stress
- Weakened immunity caused by chronic that is, long-term illness
- Prolonged use of medications
- A physical trauma/injury
- A recent surgery
- Prolonged fatigue
How Common Is It?
The occurrence of shingles depends largely on age and immunity:
- In children and young adults, around 2 to 4 people per 1,000 are affected annually.
- Among older adults, especially those over 50, the number increases to 8 to 10 cases per 1,000 each year.
As life expectancy increases and more people undergo immune-suppressing treatments, the number of individuals vulnerable to this condition is also growing. That’s one reason to look for an alternative and a better and holistic system of healing, like Homeopathic treatment for Herpes Zoster.
Common Symptoms of Herpes Zoster
The most prominent and common sign of shingles, that is, herpes zoster, is the characteristic one-sided and painful band of skin rashes. The same is generally enough to differentiate this condition from allergies or other similar-looking conditions.
Other symptoms include:
- Fluid-filled blisters generally on the back, chest, limbs, and face.
- Blisters and rashes appear in a band-like pattern and usually remain on one side of the body, usually lasting 2-3 weeks.
- Burning and tingling sensations are common in the rashes and the affected areas.
- Many patients may also feel stabbing pain.
- The skin around the blisters may turn red or reddish-brown in many cases.
- Since the body is constantly under attack by the virus, the lymph nodes of the affected area may swell up as an immune response.
- Many patients also suffer from similar rashes and blisters on the genitals, and both men and women may be affected.
The burning and pain may be excruciating in many cases, which require not just a quick fix but a holistic solution. A qualified and experienced Homeopathic doctor would combine fast-acting pain remedies alongside your course of medicines for homeopathic treatment for Herpes zoster.
Complications
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
Post-herpetic neuralgia of PHN is a common complication among Herpes zoster patients.
When the rashes are gone, and the broader symptoms subside, many patients continue experiencing nerve pain. This condition is called ‘Post-Herpetic Neuralgia.’ It may last for weeks, months, and even years and can critically and negatively impact the life quality by altering:
- Routine activities
- General wellness
- Sleep quality and duration, and
- Mood
Characteristic Symptoms of Post-herpetic Neuralgia
- A sharp, often throbbing pain in the areas where rashes appeared
- Heightened sensitivity in the skin in the affected area
- Numbness, experienced by many patients in the area affected
- Pain and discomfort caused by even very mild stimuli, like a slight or light touch or fabric rubbing against the skin
Here, it’s worth noting that older adults are found to be more susceptible to PHN than younger individuals, which can significantly alter their health and quality of life. However, with carefully selected medicines, homeopathic treatment for Herpes zoster can help them stay clear of such complications.
This, and many other factors, make homeopathy for herpes zoster a highly desirable alternative to conventional treatments, which we will be discussing later in this section.
Is Herpes Zoster Contagious?
Herpes Zoster itself isn’t directly contagious. However, the Varicella Zoster Virus can spread from someone with shingles to another person. The most susceptible individuals are those who never had chickenpox.
But here it is important to note that such a person would develop chickenpox, not shingles or herpes zoster.
How it Spreads:
- Through direct contact with fluid from blisters
- Sharing personal items like towels, razors, or dishes
- Skin-to-skin contact during an outbreak
- In rare cases, oral-genital contact can lead to shingles in the genital area
Proper hygiene and covering the rash can help minimize the chances of the viral spread.
Diagnosis
Herpes zoster requires a proper and, often, a differential diagnosis to:
- Confirm the presence of the herpes zoster infection
- Differentiating it from other similar-looking conditions
Common diagnostic methods include:
- PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) – This specialized test is utilized to detect the viral DNA with high accuracy.
- Blood tests – An Antibody blood test helps confirm a recent or previous Varicella Zoster Virus infection.
- Viral culture – Analyzing blister fluid to isolate the virus.
- Body fluid testing – The virus can be found in secretions from the eyes, mouth, urine, and even in genital discharges.
- In severe cases, cerebrospinal fluid may also be tested.
Conventional Treatments for Herpes Zoster
Conventional treatments of herpes zoster include:
- Antiviral drugs (Example: Acyclovir or Valacyclovir)
- Analgesic, that is, pain-relief medicines
- Steroid-based medicines to reduce inflammation
Limitations of Conventional Treatment:
- Antiviral resistance: Over time, the body may develop resistance against a given antiviral drug, meaning the body stops responding to the standard doses of that medication. This leads to a condition where a higher dosage of the drug is required or even a whole different antiviral medication.
- Side effects: As we all know about the conventional treatment system, side effects are also common in Herpes zoster treatment. Common ones include nausea, kidney issues, and allergies.
- Steroid Effects: Steroidal medications can cause:
- High blood sugar
- High blood pressure
- Weight gain
- Bone thinning
- Mood changes
- Weakened immunity
Despite treatment, some patients may still experience pain or relapses. However, these are absent with medications used for homeopathic treatment of herpes zoster.
Homeopathy for Herpes Zoster: A Natural and Holistic Solution
Homeopathy for herpes zoster presents a unique, individualized, and gentle approach to treating Herpes Zoster. It focuses on boosting the body’s natural healing ability rather than just suppressing symptoms.
This approach makes homeopathic treatment for herpes zoster not just effective in the short term but over a longer period of time.
Key Benefits:
- Oral medicines only — no need for ointments or local applications.
- Remedies are chosen based on a deep understanding of the patient’s physical and mental state.
- It can significantly reduce pain, burning, and inflammation.
- Helps in the quick healing of eruptions and shortens recovery time.
- Especially effective for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, offering long-term pain relief.
- Helps prevent recurrence and builds immunity.
- No side effects (when treatment is taken by a qualified classical and experienced Homeopathic doctor)
Many patients turn to homeopathy for shingles treatment after conventional approaches fail to provide lasting results.
Trusted Homeopathic Care from Dr. Vikas Singhal
For those seeking the Best Doctor for Herpes Zoster Treatment, Dr. Vikas Singhal proves to be ideal. He is a classical Homeopathic practitioner and a reputed name globally in providing personalized treatment for chronic, rare, and autoimmune diseases.
He has been practicing for 23 years at his clinic – Dr. Singhal Homeo Clinic, Chandigarh, and treating patients using individualized and symptom-selective Homeopathic medicines.
Here are his key strengths that make him one of the best doctors for herpes zoster treatment across India and globally:
- Holistic healing with individualized treatment plans for each patient (no ‘one size fits all’ approach)
- High success rate and an excellent track record of healed and highly satisfied patients
- Availability of in-clinic and online consultation and treatment with home delivery of medicines (T&C applied)
- Trusted by patients from 73 countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Spain, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Lithuania, Austria, Scotland, and more.
Learn more or book an appointment with Dr. Vikas Singhal for a personalized Homeopathic Treatment for Herpes Zoster. Call or WhatsApp us at +91 9056551747.
