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Health Encyclopedia: Shingles And Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster Virus) Treatment For An Acute Shingles Attack

Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack

The treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:

Reduce pain
Reduce discomfort
Hasten healing of blisters
Prevent the disease from spreading

Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies are often effective in reducing the pain of an attack. Antiviral drugs (acyclovir and others), oral corticosteroids, or both are sometimes given to patients with severe symptoms, particularly if they are older and at risk for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). In addition, psycholo...

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Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Gin Soaked Raisins

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

The Home Remedy: Eating raisins soaked in gin every day reduces the pain and inflammation... Read more »

Combat High Blood Pressure with Essential Herbs and Vitamins

By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

Although medication has been the most popular form of treatment to combat high blood pressure,... Read more »

Home Remedy for Migraine and Headaches?

By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

...Migraine sucker a mile away? I think not. So their first home remedy is to peel and chop an... Read more »

What you need to know about urinary tract infections

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...infection localized to your bladder to a full fledged kidney infection. If you suspect that... Read more »

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Urinary Tract Infection: Complications

...higher risk for such infections than those outside the hospital. In one particularly dangerous form of kidney infection that obstructs the ureter, mortality rates exceed 40%. This specific... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Highlights

...bladder into the kidneys. Although long-term antibiotics are sometimes prescribed for VUR to help prevent kidney infection, a 2006 study reported that antibiotic treatment is not helpful and that... Read more »

Ear Infections: Home Remedies

Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Complications

Chickenpox (varicella) rarely causes complications, but it is not always harmless. It can cause hospitalization and, in rare cases, death. Fortunately, since the introduction of the... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Other Treatments

Other TreatmentsFor mild allergic rhinitis, a nasal wash can be helpful for removing mucus from the nose. You can purchasea saline solution at a drug store or made one at home (one cup of warm water,... Read more »

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