Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a type of nerve pain that develops after an episode of shingles (herpes zoster), causing persistent burning, stabbing, or shooting pain in the area where the shingles rash occurred — even after the rash has healed.

Symptoms

Symptoms include burning or stabbing pain in the area of the old rash, extreme sensitivity to touch or clothing, itching, and pain that disturbs sleep and daily life.

Common Causes

It develops when the shingles infection damages nerves, leaving them irritated and overactive even after the skin has healed.

Treatment and Process

Dr. Ritu Pauranik offers a personalised, evidence-based approach to managing Post Herpetic Neuralgia, combining medical therapy with advanced interventional techniques:

• Targeted nerve blocks — precisely administered injections to interrupt and calm the overactive pain signals along the affected nerve pathways
• Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) ablation of the dorsal root ganglia — a minimally invasive procedure where pulsed radiofrequency energy is applied to the dorsal root ganglia of the nerve, modulating pain signals at their source and providing longer-lasting relief

These advanced interventional procedures, when combined with appropriate medication, can significantly reduce pain intensity and improve quality of life — especially for patients who have not responded adequately to medications alone.

Why Choose Us

At Pauranik Healthcare Centre, Dr. Ritu Pauranik offers focused, specialist care for Post Herpetic Neuralgia, recognising it as a distinct nerve condition requiring advanced interventional treatment beyond ordinary pain relief. With over 10 years of experience, each treatment plan is carefully tailored to the patient’s specific nerve involvement and response.

If you are experiencing persistent pain following a shingles episode, contact Pauranik Healthcare Centre in Indore and book a consultation with Dr. Ritu Pauranik for expert, compassionate relief.