People who have contracted chickenpox as children, known as the varicella-zoster virus, usually overcome it after a couple of weeks, even without the need for treatment. However, it is not cured. That is, it is a virus that remains in the body of people who have suffered from it. And this means that, later on, it can be reactivated during adulthood, giving rise to what is known as shingles. This consists of a painful skin rash that, although it can appear anywhere on the body, usually appears on the right or left side of the torso. Its appearance is that of a strip full of blisters that can be considerably painful.
Although shingles does not pose a risk to people's lives, its annoying symptoms are something to take into account. In fact, it is advisable to receive early treatment to prevent complications from occurring, as well as to alleviate the symptoms that arise from this manifestation of the virus. To find out if it is a case of shingles, you must pay attention to the signs and, if necessary, go to a doctor to intervene with treatment.
People who have had smallpox should be alarmed if they encounter these symptoms, as it would likely be a case of shingles. Therefore, it will be necessary to act as soon as possible to avoid complications.
Shingles can be quite painful, and the risk of postherpetic neuralgia should be avoided. That is, the prolongation of the pain caused by this virus for a long time even after the blisters have disappeared. There are specific cases in which it is recommended to go to the doctor as soon as possible.
The first is if the pain and rash occur near the eye, because it could end up causing permanent damage to them. Also if it is a case of generalized rash. As well as in cases of people over 50 years of age or with a weakened immune system.
