Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Persistent burning pain after shingles.

What is Post Herpetic Neuralgia?

Targeted neuropathic and nerve pathway relief to alleviate persistent shingles-related nerve pain without surgery. Post-herpetic neuralgia is a painful and distressing chronic condition that develops along the nerve pathways previously affected by an outbreak of shingles (herpes zoster). Characterized by long-lasting, burning, sharp, or stabbing pain, as well as extreme sensitivity to even light clothing or a gentle touch, it occurs when the acute viral infection causes permanent damage and hypersensitivity to sensory nerve fibers. Modern interventional pain management provides advanced, gentle care options such as non-surgical neuromodulation concepts, specialized topical modalities, and targeted pharmaceutical management designed to calm hyperactive pain receptors, soothe erratic signaling along affected pathways, and help you regain lasting physical comfort and peace of mind.

 

What is Post Herpetic Neuralgia?

Targeted neuropathic and nerve pathway relief to alleviate persistent shingles-related nerve pain without surgery. Post-herpetic neuralgia is a painful and distressing chronic condition that develops along the nerve pathways previously affected by an outbreak of shingles (herpes zoster). Characterized by long-lasting, burning, sharp, or stabbing pain, as well as extreme sensitivity to even light clothing or a gentle touch, it occurs when the acute viral infection causes permanent damage and hypersensitivity to sensory nerve fibers. Modern interventional pain management provides advanced, gentle care options such as non-surgical neuromodulation concepts, specialized topical modalities, and targeted pharmaceutical management designed to calm hyperactive pain receptors, soothe erratic signaling along affected pathways, and help you regain lasting physical comfort and peace of mind.

 

Common Symptoms

Burning, stabbing pain in a nerve area

Long lasting after rash heals

Sensitivity to touch

Causes & Risk Factors

Causes & Risk Factors

If your post herpetic neuralgia has lasted more than 4–6 weeks, is worsening, disturbing your sleep, or affecting daily activity please book a consultation.

 

Treatments We Offer

Nerve Blocks

Local anaesthetic and/or steroid delivered to a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Precisely deactivates pain-transmitting nerves using controlled heat day care procedure.

FAQs

Depending on the treatment, relief can be felt within hours to a few weeks. Your doctor will explain the timeline that applies to your specific case.

 

The majority of post herpetic neuralgia cases are managed without surgery. Interventional pain procedures most performed as day care are usually the first line.

 

Yes, when performed by a trained pain specialist under image guidance. Dr. Rajgure has 25+ years of experience and follows strict safety protocols.

Gurukrupa Nursing Home & Pain Management Centre a multi-specialty nursing home in Garkheda, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Contacts

Plot No. 24, Kalptaru Housing Society, Pahade Corner, Garkheda, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra 431009.

+91 7387787756 (Appointments)

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