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(G53.0*) Postzoster neuralgia
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NaN% mortality rate associated with the disease postzoster neuralgia
Diagnosis postzoster neuralgia is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Women receive the diagnosis postzoster neuralgia
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease postzoster neuralgia - Men and Women aged 0
No Cases of the Disease Postzoster neuralgia identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
No Cases of the Disease Postzoster neuralgia identified in Men
Disease Features postzoster neuralgia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Postzoster neuralgia - what does this mean
Postzoster neuralgia is a condition characterized by pain that persists after a shingles infection has resolved. the pain is caused by damage to the nerve fibers that was caused by the shingles virus, leading to inflammation of the nerve endings and increased sensitivity to pain.
What happens during the disease - postzoster neuralgia
Postzoster neuralgia is a condition caused by damage to the sensory nerves after a person has experienced a shingles outbreak. the virus that causes shingles, varicella zoster, can remain dormant in the body for years and then reactivate, causing an outbreak of painful blisters and rashes. this reactivation can cause damage to the sensory nerves, leading to inflammation and pain that can persist for months or even years after the initial outbreak. this condition is known as postzoster neuralgia.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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No Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Postzoster neuralgia - Prevention
Postzoster neuralgia can be prevented by getting the varicella zoster virus vaccine, which is recommended for people over the age of 60. additionally, practicing good hygiene habits and avoiding contact with people who have shingles can help reduce the risk of infection.