Neuralgia posherpética, tratamientos desde la Unidad del Dolor

Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful complication of shingles. This disorder is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which remains dormant in the nerves after infection in childhood. The Pain Unit at Quirónsalud Bizkaia Hospital explains that postherpetic neuralgia begins when the shingles rash has healed, even when the blisters have healed and disappeared, but the patient continues to experience constant, severe pain that prevents them from performing daily activities. This pain can be burning, stabbing, or stabbing, similar to a burning sensation or electric shock. Other characteristics include hypersensitivity, tingling, numbness, muscle cramps or spasms, a feeling of tightness, and temperature changes. The professionals at the Pain Unit at Quirónsalud Bizkaia Hospital treat postherpetic neuralgia with advanced techniques such as nerve blocks, radiofrequency, and iontophoresis, personalizing the treatment for each patient.