Herpes zoster late neuralgia hot compresses do not have much effect.
Herpes zoster is a disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection, mainly involves the nerves and skin, some patients will be left behind in the later stages of neuralgia, which is a manifestation of nerve inflammation, necrosis, hot compresses can not repair the nerves, to improve the neuralgia of postherpetic neuralgia is not very effective.
The main treatment for postherpetic neuralgia is medication, and the more commonly used drugs are mainly calcium channel modulators, such as pregabalin and gabapentin, and if the effect is not good, you can also use tricyclic antidepressant drugs, such as amitriptyline and doxepin. If necessary, you can also use pain medication, such as tramadol, oxycodone.
Shingles late neuralgia patients are advised to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the treatment, the above drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use, do not self-medication.