Shingles E-Book

Rumi Michael Leigh

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Explore the essential information you need about shingles in this comprehensive and user-friendly guide. This book is designed for anyone seeking to understand this common viral condition, whether you are looking for basic knowledge or in-depth insights. Perfect for those experiencing shingles or anyone wanting to stay informed, it provides reliable answers to all your questions.
Key Features:

• Comprehensive Overview: Understand shingles, including its causes, symptoms, and effects on the body.
• Prevention and Treatment: Discover effective prevention strategies and various treatment options.
• Complications and Risks: Learn about potential complications, including impacts on internal organs and the risk of postherpetic neuralgia.
• Clear Q&A Format: Navigate easily through the book with its straightforward question and answer format for quick access to information.
• Detailed Sections: Dive into topics from basic shingles knowledge to complex issues like Ramsay Hunt syndrome and the immune system's role.

Why You Should Read This Book:

• Educational Resource: Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of shingles in an accessible manner.
• Practical Guide: Valuable for patients, caregivers, and those interested in effective management and prevention of shingles.
• Trustworthy Insights: Written with precision, this book serves as a reliable resource for understanding shingles.

Empower yourself with the knowledge needed to manage shingles confidently. Grab your copy today and take the first step towards improved health and well-being!

Leseprobe

SHINGLES

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

By Rumi Michael Leigh

Introduction

I would like to thank and congratulate you for downloading this book, " Shingles, things you should know (questions and answers)" series.

This book will help you understand, revise and have a good general knowledge and keywords of shingles and its effect on the body.

Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

Conclusion

Section 1

1) What is shingles?

- Shingles is a viral disease that causes painful rash.

2) Can shingles cause pain without the presence of rash?

- Yes, shingles can cause pain without the presence of rash.

3) What virus causes shingles?

- The virus that causes shingles is the varicella zoster virus.

4) Shingles is also called?

- Shingles is also called herpes zoster or zoster.

5) Can shingles occur anywhere in the body?

- Yes, shingles can occur anywhere in the body.

6) Does shingles usually appear on both sides of the body?

- No, shingles does not usually appear on both sides of the body. It usually appears on one side of the body.

7) Can a person have shingles more than one time?

- Yes, a person can have shingles more than one time.

8) Is there a cure for shingles?

- No, there is no cure for shingles.

9) Can the shingles virus remain dormant for life in a person?

- Yes, the shingles virus can remain dormant for life in a person.

10) What is dormant?

- Dormant means inactive.

Section 2

1) How can shingles be prevented?

- Shingles can be prevented using a shingles vaccine.

2) How can a person prevent the spreading of shingles virus?

- A person can prevent the spreading of shingles virus by covering and avoid touching the rash, having a good hygiene by washing the hands several times daily and avoiding contact with people until the rash dries out.

3) Can shingles be treated?

- Yes, shingles can be treated.

4) When should the treatment of shingles begin?

- The treatment of shingles should begin as soon as possible.

5) What are the treatments for shingles?

- The treatments for shingles include antiviral drugs, painkillers, local anesthetic, anti-inflammation drugs, numbing creams, antihistamines, and antidepressants.

6) How long does it take for shingles to clear up?

- It takes about 2 to 4 weeks for shingles to clear up.

7) Is shingles a common condition?

- Yes, shingles is a common condition.

8) Is shingles life-threatening?

- No, shingles is not life-threatening.

9) Is shingles contagious?

- No, shingles itself is not contagious but to a person who is not immune to chickenpox. Contact with the virus will give the person affected chickenpox.

10) Can shingles be contracted from someone with chickenpox?

- No, shingles cannot be contracted from someone with chickenpox.

11) What virus causes chickenpox?

- The varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox.

12) What are retroviruses?

- Retroviruses are viruses that are made of RNA.

13) Is Varicella a DNA virus or an RNA virus?

- Varicella is a DNA virus.

14) What is the abbreviation DNA?

- The abbreviation DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid.

15) What is the abbreviation RNA?

- The abbreviation RNA is ribonucleic acid.

16) Do all people who have had chicken pox also will have shingles?

- No, not all people who have had chicken pox will have shingles.

Section 3

1) What happens to the virus after a person recovers from chickenpox infection?

- After a person recovers from chickenpox infection, the virus stays in the body in a dormant phase.

2) Can the dormant virus in a person that recovers from chickenpox be reactivated?

- Yes, the dormant virus in a person that recovers from chickenpox can be reactivated.

3) What does the reactivated virus cause?

- The reactivated virus causes shingles.

4) Where does chickenpox stay in the body after treatment?

- Chickenpox stays dormant in the nerve tissue.

5) What is the function of a nerve?

- A nerve enables the transmission of electrical impulses.

6) Is chickenpox contagious?

- Yes, chickenpox is contagious.

7) Can shingles affect internal organs?

- Yes, shingles can affect internal organs.

8) The blisters in shingles are filled with?

- The blisters in shingles are filled with pus.

9) How long does it take for shingles blisters to dry up?

- Normally, it takes about one week to ten days for shingles blisters to dry up.

10) Does the pain usually go away when the blisters heal?

- Yes, the pain usually goes away when the blisters heal.

11) Can blisters sometimes leave scars after they heal?

- Yes, blisters can sometimes leave scars after they heal.

Section 4

1) Is chickenpox a classic disease for children?

- Yes, chickenpox is a classic disease for children.

2) Are the pustules contagious?

- Yes, the pustules are contagious.

3) What are the signs and symptoms of shingles?

- The signs and symptoms of shingles are pain, itching, red rash, burning, tingling, blisters, fatigue, light sensitivity, fever, etc.

4) What are the complications of shingles?

- The complications of shingles include infections, eye problems, vision loss, postherpetic neuralgia, neurological problems, facial paralysis, etc.

5) What is ophthalmic shingles?

- Ophthalmic shingles is shingles of the eye or around the eye.

6) Are eye problems caused by shingles an emergency?

- Yes, eye problems caused by shingles is an emergency.

7) Why are eye problems caused by shingles an emergency?

- Eye problems caused by shingles is an emergency because if not quickly treated, eye problems can lead to blindness.

8) What is the function of the optic nerve?

- The optic nerve transmits signals from the eye to the brain.

9) What is encephalitis?

- Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain.

10) What is postherpetic neuralgia?

- Postherpetic neuralgia is prolonged shingles pain even after the blisters have healed.

11) What is the cause of postherpetic neuralgia?

- The cause of postherpetic neuralgia is due to damaged nerves.

Section 5

1) Can postherpetic neuralgia last for years?

- Yes, postherpetic neuralgia can last for years.

2) Does post-herpetic neuralgia get worse with age?

- Yes, post-herpetic neuralgia gets worse with age.

3) Could meningitis be a complication of shingles?

- Yes, meningitis could be a complication of shingles.

4) What is meningitis?

- Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges.

5) What are meninges?

- Meninges are membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord.

6) What is myalgia?

- Myalgia is muscle pain.

7) Could pneumonia be a complication of shingles?

- Yes, pneumonia could be a complication of shingles.

8) What is pneumonia?

- Pneumonia is the inflammation of alveoli.

9) What is the function of alveoli?

- Alveoli permit the exchange of gas during respiration.

Section 6

1) Could shingles lead to hepatitis?

- Yes, shingles could lead to hepatitis.

2) What is hepatitis?

- Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.

3) What are the risk factors for shingles?

- The risk factors for shingles include age, over 50 years, diseases that weaken the body's immune system, medications that weaken the immune system, stress, etc.

4) What are some diseases that weaken the immune system?

- Diseases like HIV and cancers can weaken the immune system.

5) Does the immune system function become less effective with age?

- Yes, the immune system function becomes less effective with age.

6) What are antigens?

- Antigens are substances that cause the body to activate the immune system.

7) What are examples of antigens?

- Examples of antigens include virus, bacteria, toxins, etc.

8) Antigens can also be called?