What is Shingles?
One out of every 3 people in the United States will develop Shingles. The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the cause of Chicken Pox and Shingles. Once a chicken pox infection has healed, the virus remains dormant in the body and is stored in the spinal nerves. Shingles is the result of stress that triggers the dormant VZV causing Shingles which is expressed as a rash, with a burning sensation and painful blisters. The severe burning pain is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Everyone who has had Chicken Pox has the VZV lying dormant in the body. If you have never had Chicken Pox, you may contract Chicken Pox from a person with Shingles. You may have Shingles more than once.
Shingles Warning Signs
Shingles usually presents with warning signs before an outbreak. A few days before the first physical signs of shingles, the infected person may have the following symptoms: Headache, fatigue, chills, a fever, numbing or itching and a burning sensation in the area where shingles will form.
Who is the Highest Risk Group for Shingles?
Shingles usually occurs in individuals over the age of 50 and increases with age. It is less common among younger people and it is reportedly rare among children.
What Are the Risk Factors for Shingles?
It is suggested that weakened immune systems increase the risk of shingles being expressed when individuals are experiencing severe distress. Research indicates that chronic distress weakens the immune system and may be the reason younger people develop shingles. If you have medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, lupus, sarcoidosis, HIV, cancer, COVID-19 that weaken your immune system, you are at a higher risk of Shingles emerging. Research also indicates that the use of steroids over long periods of time increases the risk of shingles. AGURZIL makes the difference. It is better to have AGURZIL and not need it than to need AGURZIL and not have it. Be safe. Get AGURZIL!
