"Does shingles only occur in older people?" Today (July 30), the health science talk show "Su · Medical Talk" created by Suzhou Radio and Television Station wants to explore the "secret" behind shingles with you!
Herpes zoster, commonly known as "snake around the waist" and "waist dragon", is an infectious skin disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Relevant data show that more than 90% of adults have this type of virus in their bodies, and about 1/3 of them will develop shingles in their lifetime.
In this episode, Ma Qinghua, vice president of the Community Health Service Center of Yuanhe Street, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou City, was invited to reveal the truth of the "waist dragon" from a professional point of view, and give advice to protect everyone's skin health!
Long-term high fever not only affects people's sleep quality and daily diet, but also gives the varicella-zoster virus latent in the posterior root ganglia of the spinal cord an opportunity. Many people think that shingles only occurs in the elderly population, is this true?
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Ma Qinghua said that the occurrence of shingles is closely related to the decline of immunity. Among them, age is the most important risk factor for shingles, and patients aged 50 and above, patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other diseases, immunocompromised or autoimmune diseases are at higher risk of developing herpes zoster.
Once you have shingles, the associated pain is intense and unbearable. Among them, postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication of herpes zoster, and the nature of the pain is diverse, such as burning, electric shock, and stabbing, and may be worse than labor pain, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic cancer pain, etc.
Ma Qinghua reminded that the majority of middle-aged and elderly citizens and friends should prevent it as soon as possible and do a good job in active health management in the face of potential disease risks.
A common symptom of shingles is clusters of blisters and pimples on one side of the body's skin, and the pain is more pronounced. Many people think that shingles is just a skin disease, and a little medicine can be used to get better, is this true?
"Herpes zoster is not just a skin disease, first of all, it is an infectious disease."
Ma Qinghua introduced that herpes zoster is a necrotizing inflammation of a nerve caused by the invasion of the subcutaneous nerve by the varicella-zoster virus to the skin, resulting in erythema and blisters on the skin, accompanied by symptoms of neuropathic pain, so herpes zoster is not just a simple skin disease.
An active and healthy lifestyle not only helps middle-aged and elderly people maintain their vitality and mental state, but also improves their quality of life and well-being.
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Active health is of great significance to the prevention of diseases and their own health in the middle-aged and elderly, Ma Qinghua emphasized that active health is not only related to the health management of daily diet and exercise, but more importantly, it is necessary to strengthen the prevention of common diseases, pay attention to their own disease risks, and take precautions.
"In summer, middle-aged and elderly people try to lie flat during their lunch break; In terms of diet, choose some watery and light foods, eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid too sweet and salty diets; It is also necessary to control bad habits such as drinking alcohol and smoking, and pay attention to maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. For some common infectious diseases such as pneumonia, influenza, shingles, etc., it is necessary to get vaccinated as soon as possible to get protection. ”
Vaccination can effectively reduce the risk of severe disease and death in the elderly, and protect the health of the elderly. So what information do seniors need to pay attention to when getting vaccinated?
"Middle-aged and elderly people should not blindly follow the vaccination, and consult more formal medical and health institutions for advice."
Ma Qinghua said that vaccination can help middle-aged and elderly people obtain specific immunity, and middle-aged and elderly people with chronic diseases are high-risk groups for various common infectious diseases, and they need to be actively vaccinated. Middle-aged and elderly people need to pay attention to three key information before vaccination: age, protective efficacy, and contraindications.
The elderly should first pay attention to the vaccine suitable for their own age, and cannot blindly follow the trend. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the protective efficacy of vaccines, and the protective efficacy of vaccines with different technical routes is also different. Finally, there are generally 3 contraindications that require special attention.
Precautions
1. Those who are allergic to the components of the vaccine cannot receive the vaccine.
2. If the patient is in the acute stage of chronic disease or is in the acute stage of the disease, it is recommended to postpone vaccination.
3. For patients with immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive diseases, live attenuated vaccine cannot be administered. You can consult a medical professional.
In addition, it is crucial to strengthen the awareness of middle-aged and older adults about the risks and hazards of common diseases. Ma Qinghua said that middle-aged and elderly people need to strengthen their knowledge and skills about their own health. At present, the community plays an active role in the active health action of middle-aged and elderly people, such as carrying out activities such as popular science lectures on disease knowledge and community free clinics. Middle-aged and elderly people can actively participate, strengthen the awareness of disease prevention, actively prevent, and take the initiative to be healthy.