GĐXH - Recently, doctors of the Department of Neurology, E Hospital have just received and treated a patient (female, 72 years old, in Hanoi) with shingles causing dangerous complications. It is worth mentioning that the patient self-treated, leading to dangerous complications.
Recently, doctors from the Department of Neurology, E Hospital, have just received and treated a patient (female, 72 years old, in Hanoi) with shingles causing dangerous complications. It is worth mentioning that the patient self-treated, leading to dangerous complications. Doctors have given recommendations for elderly patients with many other underlying diseases to prevent shingles and its dangerous complications.
Dr. Nguyen Xuan Huyen, Head of the Department of Neurology, E Hospital, said that the elderly patient (72 years old) had a history of lymphoma. Five days before being admitted to the hospital, the patient had symptoms of pain in the left rib cage. The patient used hot oil to relieve the pain, but later discovered many blisters in the rib cage area. Thinking that this was a thermal burn, the patient went to a specialized burn hospital for examination and was initially diagnosed with shingles on a lymphoma background.
After that, the patient decided to transfer to E Hospital for treatment. Although the patient arrived late, the doctors at the Department of Neurology quickly implemented a comprehensive treatment regimen: Using antiviral drugs for the patient: This is an important measure to control the development of the disease. Intravenous antibiotics help prevent and control the risk of secondary infection. Intensive skin care: Combined with the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery to provide daily skin care, reducing the risk of scarring and prolonged skin damage for the patient.
After two weeks of treatment, the patient was stable and discharged from the hospital, marking a success in handling a complex case.
According to Dr. Nguyen Xuan Huyen, this is a case of a patient with shingles with dangerous and very serious complications that Dr. Huyen has not encountered in nearly 20 years. Shingles, also known as shingles, is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, commonly found in the elderly or those with weakened immune systems. In these subjects, the disease can easily lead to severe complications such as burning pain, itching and blisters on the skin; especially post-shingles pain such as prolonged nerve pain, affecting the patient's sleep, psychology and health.
As for this patient, the symptoms of the disease are quite typical and severe with the damaged skin appearing red rashes, clusters of small blisters containing fluid invading the waist, extending and spreading to the abdomen. These blisters often grow in strips or areas, following the path of the nerve, causing the patient to feel severe and prolonged pain, affecting the nervous system. In particular, the pain can last for months, even years after the blisters have healed, known as post-herpetic neuralgia. This chronic pain often makes the elderly tired, weak, reduces resistance and loses the ability to tolerate pain.
Doctors note that symptoms of pain and blisters are often confused with other diseases such as muscle pain and intercostal neuralgia. Therefore, when experiencing unusual pain or blisters, patients should go to specialized medical facilities for examination and accurate determination of the cause. Because treating this disease within the first 72 hours is very important. Starting an antiviral regimen within the first 3 days plays a decisive role in reducing the risk of complications for patients.
Dr. Nguyen Xuan Huyen emphasized that the case of the 72-year-old patient above is a clear demonstration of the dangers of herpes zoster if not treated properly. The coordination of professional treatment between specialties at E Hospital such as the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Neurology... has brought good results, helping the patient recover quickly. However, to limit complications and reduce the burden of disease, early detection, timely treatment and proactive prevention are still key factors.
Doctors recommend that high-risk groups such as people over 50 years old, people with underlying medical conditions such as cancer, lymphoma, or immunodeficiency diseases should proactively get vaccinated against shingles. Vaccination against shingles not only helps reduce the risk of getting the disease but also reduces the severity if the disease occurs. Especially for the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions, this is a proactive and effective measure to improve the quality of life.
In addition, when the elderly have shingles, proper treatment and care will help reduce symptoms, prevent complications and support the recovery process. In addition to following the treatment regimen of antibiotics, pain relievers... patients need to pay attention to care and hygiene of the skin area affected by shingles to avoid infection. Combined with a nutritional regimen to strengthen the immune system, supplement foods rich in vitamins and minerals, increase protein and omega-3 fatty acids... Monitor and detect signs of infection or prolonged pain after shingles. Regular check-ups help doctors assess the level of recovery, adjust medication if necessary and prevent dangerous complications for patients.
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