Shingles: Chicken pox is gone but virus is still inside you!!
Do you think chickenpox is completely gone after recovery? But the virus can remain hidden in your body and come back later to cause nerve damage — this is called Shingles (Herpes Zoster).
In this video, Dr. Gnanaraj from DrLogic360 explains: what shingles is, how the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster virus) reactivates, the importance of the critical 72-hour treatment window, Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) nerve damage, and how the Shingrix vaccine helps protect you.
⚠️ Shingles symptoms like a one-sided rash, burning nerve pain, tingling, and sensitivity must be treated within 72 hours — delaying treatment can lead to long-term or permanent nerve damage. Watch till the end to understand your risk and how to stay protected.
Friends, have you ever had chickenpox? The virus you got during childhood can remain alive in your nerves even now. In this video, Dr. Joseph Gnanaraj explains how the varicella zoster virus stays dormant in the body and reactivates later, how this viral infection affects the immune system, and the possible health complications that may arise in the future for those who had chickenpox. He also shares important medical advice on prevention and treatment.
Did you have chickenpox as a kid? The virus never truly leaves your body; it stays dormant, ready to reactivate when your immune system is compromised. This video explains how the chicken pox virus can reappear as shingles, causing a painful, one-sided rash due to nerve damage. Learn about the critical 72-hour treatment window for this viral infection and how to recognize its symptoms.