Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN)– Have you ever heard of a burning viral infection called “ring of fire”?
The “fire belt” is a type of viral infection that causes severe pain that may be burning in the affected areas, according to the official account of the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, in a tweet on “Twitter”.
This infection appears in the form of a rash anywhere on the body, but is common in the trunk area.
Here are the symptoms of infection, the causes of its occurrence, and ways to treat it.
Symptoms:
- Pain and a burning sensation at the site of the injury
- A red rash that lasts for a few days
- Fluid-filled blisters
- Sensitivity to touch and light
Causes of infection:
- weak immunity
- Old age, especially in people who have had chickenpox
Complications:
- Severe nerve pain that may persist even following the blisters are gone, and may persist for more than 3 months
treatment:
- The treatment is through modern techniques, such as thermal frequency, and injection of nerve roots, to stop the pain, and this is under the influence of local anesthetic
