‘Shingles’ a silent danger at age 50+ should not be overlooked | The Bangkok Insight

Shingles is caused by infection with Varicella zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is hidden in the nerve ganglia. Wait for the day when your body is weak or your immune system declines. The infection will be activated and turn into shingles.

“From studies of data in many countries around the world, it has been found that people aged 50 years and over have a greatly increased risk of developing shingles. Because when you get older Immunity will decrease. Moreover, more than 90% of people this age have been infected with the chickenpox virus¹.”

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Shingles is a pain that must be endured for a long time.

Ages 50+ may suffer from shingles. And it takes quite a long time to get relief. than younger people and have more severe complications and Still at risk for various complications, the most common being ‘Nerve pain’ (Postherpetic neuralgia – PHN), which can be very painful. and lasts for months or years even after the shingles rash has disappeared²

Complications from shingles are more dangerous than you think.

This disease is worse than expected if complications arise, such as bacterial skin infections. Scars or dark marks may follow⁷ Or if shingles spreads to the eyes, it can cause blindness³ if not treated in time.

Moreover, it may cause serious complications such as ‘Stroke’ (Stroke) or ‘coronary artery disease⁴’ includes complications that, although rare, are very serious, such as meningitis, brain death, and hemiplegia of the facial muscles.⁵ Makes it impossible to go out and live life Or do things as you want.

‘Shingles’ can be understood and prevented.

If you don’t want to get shingles at the age of 50+ or ​​risk getting shingles while traveling. You have to take care of yourself to protect yourself first. Which can be done easily as follows⁶

– Eat nutritious food
– Exercise regularly
– Get enough rest.
– Get vaccinated against shingles.

Because shingles can be prevented. Just be aware and let’s reduce the risk and prevent it at the same time. If you want more information About preventing shingles Please consult medical personnel such as doctors, pharmacists, and nurses.

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Reference documents

1. Kilgore PE, et al. Varicella in Americans from NHANES III: implications for control through routine immunization. J Med Virol. 2003;70(suppl 1):S111-8.
2. World Health Organization. (2014). Varicella and herpes zoster vaccines: WHO position paper, June 2014. Retrived August 22, 2023, fromhttps://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-wer-8925-265-288
3. Harpaz R, et al. (2008). Prevention of Herpes Zoster: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Recommendations and Reports, 57(RR-5):1–30; quiz CE2-4.
4. Parameswaran GI, et al. Increased Stroke Risk Following Herpes Zoster Infection and Protection With Zoster Vaccine, Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2023;76(3): e1335–40. Available from:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciac549
5. Meyers JL, et al. c, 2019;37(9):1235–44. Available from:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.11.079
6. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Prevention of Herpes Zoster Recommendations of the Advisory Comittee on Immunization Practices (57). CDC
7. Hayderi L et al. Am J Clin Dermatol 2018;19:893–897

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