Tittle:A Retrospective Cohort Study Of Incidence Of Postherpetic Neuralgia In Patients More Than 50 Years Of Age In A Suburban Hospital

Authors

  • Dr Siri, Resident, Prof.Jayakar Thomas

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common clinical complication of HZ characterised by  severe, often persistent, pain after the rash has been resolved[1].

METHODS:Patients aged more than 50years of age who presented with PHN were considered  who visited Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute ,Kelambakkam between Jan2021-July2021.Their complete history were collected and evaluated

RESULTS:A total of 70 patients presented with Herpes zoster out of which the incidence of PHN was 75.71%(53) in patients aged >50years,which increased with age;the incidence being highest in >80years of age(41.5%)and also increased incidence in patients with comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes mellitus,patients on immunosuppressive therapy)

CONCLUSION:Incidence of PHN increases with age, association with comorbidities,with increased prodromal symptoms,untreated patients and interferes with daily life activities

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Published

2021-10-01

How to Cite

Dr Siri, Resident, Prof.Jayakar Thomas. (2021). Tittle:A Retrospective Cohort Study Of Incidence Of Postherpetic Neuralgia In Patients More Than 50 Years Of Age In A Suburban Hospital. Drugs and Cell Therapies in Hematology, 10(1), 3021–3023. Retrieved from http://dcth.org/index.php/journal/article/view/619

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2021)

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