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Herpes zoster neuralgia
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Precision pain interventionDeveloping plans for neck, shoulder, back, leg pain and neuropathic pain.
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Condition Guide

About Herpes zoster neuralgia

Understand the condition, common triggers and treatment options that may require specialist assessment.

Disease Introduction

  1. Introduction: The varicella - zoster virus is reactivated and invades the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord and cranial sensory ganglia, causing herpes zoster-related neuropathic pain. According to the course of the disease, it is divided into acute phase, subacute phase, and postherpetic neuralgia (pain lasting ≥3 months after the rash disappears). It is distributed unilaterally along the peripheral nerve dermatomes in a band-like pattern. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is classified as snake-like sores and collateral arthralgia.
  2. Pathological Mechanism: Viral activation and replication within the ganglia directly damage sensory ganglia, nerve roots, and peripheral nerve fibers; peripheral nerve damage induces ectopic spontaneous discharge and sensitization of pain receptors; continuous noxious input induces remodeling of the spinal dorsal horn and central cortex, leading to central sensitization; the release of local inflammatory mediators amplifies pain signals, resulting in intractable neuropathic pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine Pathogenesis: In the acute phase, damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder, and accumulation of toxins in the collaterals; prolonged illness leads to qi deficiency and blood stasis, resulting in malnourishment of the meridians, obstruction, and lack of nourishment, all contributing to pain.
  3. Core symptoms: burning pain, electric shock pain, needle-like tearing pain in the dermatome area; hyperalgesia, pain sensitivity, severe pain can be induced by clothing friction or a slight breeze; accompanied by local numbness and tightness; may be accompanied by sleep disorders, anxiety and depression; pain is strictly distributed along the unilateral nerve dermatome and generally does not cross the midline.

Cutting-edge high-precision diagnostic and treatment technologies

  1. Multimodal image fusion-guided pulsed radiofrequency modulation of dorsal root ganglion: CT/ultrasound fusion for submillimeter-level target localization; alternating electric field modulation of dorsal root ganglion cell membrane potential, inhibiting central sensitization, non-destructive, preservation of nerve function without permanent sensory loss, suitable for subacute and moderate refractory ZAP.
  2. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS, testing + permanent implantation): A benchmark technology for neuromodulation, based on the pain gate control theory, epidural electrodes block the ascending conduction of pain sensation; a temporary electrode test is performed first, and if effective, a permanent programming system is implanted, targeting refractory PHN with a disease course of >3 months.
  3. Peripheral nerve electrical stimulation (PNS): Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive implantation of microelectrodes to target focal lesions in the intercostal spaces, cranial nerves, and sacral nerves; reversible and minimally invasive, suitable for localized neuralgia of the head, face, chest, and abdominal wall.
  4. Intrathecal drug delivery system (IDDS, intrathecal morphine pump): a fully implantable, targeted subarachnoid drug delivery system with a dosage far lower than oral administration; used for severely refractory PHN who have failed multiple interventions, significantly reducing systemic adverse drug reactions.
  5. CT-guided selective chemical ablation of dorsal root ganglia: doxorubicin paravertebral targeted blockade to inhibit abnormal neuronal discharge; only used for end-stage refractory cases, irreversible, and indications must be strictly controlled.

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Herpes zoster neuralgia Treatment in China

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Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Capital Medical University
Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Capital Medical University logo
Beijing · Partner Hospital

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Capital Medical University

TCM & Acupuncture

The hospital is a national center for the development of traditional Chinese medicine, a national clinical research base for traditional Chinese medicine, and a national center for the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese medicine. It has key disciplines of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, key medical specialties of the Beijing Municipal Hospital Management Center's "Sailing" Plan, as well as 13 national advantageous specialties of traditional Chinese medicine and 16 key specialties of the Beijing Municipal Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a base for international cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine, a base for disease prevention and treatment, and a clinical base for emergency treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. It is also a Class A designated medical institution for Beijing's basic medical insurance.

Year Founded
1956
Beds
1400
Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Second Clinical Medical Research Institute of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences)
Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Second Clinical Medical Research Institute of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences) logo
Beijing · Partner Hospital

Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Second Clinical Medical Research Institute of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences)

TCM & AcupunctureRehabilitation

The hospital is among the first batch of "mentor-type" national TCM medical center creation units, national regional medical center export units, and national TCM inheritance and innovation center construction units. It is a national TCM oncology medical center, a TCM diabetes specialty center, and a TCM anorectal disease specialty center. It is also an ISO9001 quality management certified unit, a member of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine, a key unit for the national TCM service trade "pilot program," and one of the first national TCM service export bases. It ranks first nationwide in the Fudan University ranking of comprehensive TCM (oncology) departments.

Year Founded
1955
Beds
407
Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Xiyuan Hospital)
Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Xiyuan Hospital) logo
Beijing · Partner Hospital

Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Xiyuan Hospital)

TCM & Acupuncture

The hospital is a network hospital of the National Health Commission's International Emergency Rescue Center and a core unit for national clinical medical research and key discipline construction in traditional Chinese medicine for cardiovascular diseases. It ranks second nationwide in the Fudan University ranking of comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine (cardiovascular) fields. The hospital has been selected as one of the top 50 in China's cardiovascular disease science and technology influence list and is a national clinical research base for traditional Chinese medicine and a national drug clinical trial institution.

Year Founded
1955
Beds
800
Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (The First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine )
Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (The First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine ) logo
Beijing · Partner Hospital

Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (The First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine )

TCM & AcupunctureInternal Medicine

The hospital was among the first batch of national medical centers (TCM guidance category) and is a demonstration base for the construction of a national comprehensive reform pilot zone for the development of TCM. It ranks 4th nationwide in the Fudan University ranking of comprehensive TCM (brain diseases). The hospital's Department of Brain Diseases is the leading unit of the National Collaborative Group for Emergency Brain Diseases under the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a key discipline and specialty construction unit for TCM brain diseases.

Year Founded
1958
Beds
1540
The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine logo
Tianjin · Partner Hospital

The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

TCM & AcupunctureRehabilitation

The hospital is a national medical center construction unit, a national clinical research center for traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, a national regional medical center construction export hospital, a key traditional Chinese medicine hospital of the national traditional Chinese medicine inheritance and innovation project, a national traditional Chinese medicine clinical research base, a national regional traditional Chinese medicine (specialty) diagnosis and treatment center, a national traditional Chinese medicine service export base, a national-level traditional Chinese medicine quality control center under construction unit, and a national traditional Chinese medicine clinical teaching and training demonstration center. It ranks first in the country in the Fudan University ranking of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture disciplines.

Year Founded
1954
Beds
800
Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine logo
Shanghai · Partner Hospital

Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

TCM & Acupuncture

The hospital is a national model TCM hospital, one of the first batch of national TCM inheritance and innovation centers, and a national TCM clinical research base. It ranks 7th nationwide in the Fudan University ranking of comprehensive TCM (proctology) fields. The hospital's proctology department is a national key clinical specialty, a key high-level TCM discipline of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a leading TCM specialty. It is also an important component of the national intangible cultural heritage "Gu's Surgery."

Year Founded
1960
Beds
1750

Leading Specialists

Trusted Expertise Across Leading Specialties

Shi Dazhuo

Shi Dazhuo

Chief Researcher, Qihuang Scholar, Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Research Institute

TCM & Acupuncture

Research areas : myocardial repair after myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, chronic heart failure; Cutting-edge technologies: Qi-invigorating and blood-activating muscle-regenerating therapy for myocardial infarction, plaque-targeted regulation; Areas of expertise: coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure; Academic highlights: Principal investigator of a national key research and development project, multiple evidence-based studies have confirmed that traditional Chinese m

Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Xiyuan Hospital) logo Affiliated Hospital Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Xiyuan Hospital)
Yin Lixin

Yin Lixin

Chief Physician

TCM & Acupuncture

Research area : Personalized treatment of colorectal and anal diseases using integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Specializes in treating: hemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal fissure, rectal prolapse, colorectal tumors, inflammatory bowel disease, radiation enteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, perianal skin diseases, rectovaginal fistula, and other anorectal and surgical diseases.

Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine logo Affiliated Hospital Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yao Yibo

Yao Yibo

Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Department of Anorectal Surgery, and the Fifth Generation Successor of the Gu Family Surgery

TCM & Acupuncture

-Research areas : functional constipation, gut microbiota, complex anal fistula, pelvic floor dynamic disorders. - Cutting-edge technologies: Sacral nerve modulation therapy for defecation disorders; minimally invasive treatment combining sutures and VAAFT; research on the pathogenesis of constipation in traditional Chinese medicine. - Areas of expertise: intractable functional constipation, high-level complex anal fistula, pelvic floor defecation disorders, and chronic perianal wounds. - Academic Highlig

Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine logo Affiliated Hospital Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Zhang Jingchun

Zhang Jingchun

Professor , Deputy Director of Cardiovascular Department, specializing in Imperial Medicine and Palpitation Treatment

TCM & Acupuncture

Research areas: Imperial medicine, traditional Chinese medicine treatment of palpitations (arrhythmia), and research on Qing Dynasty imperial physician literature. Cutting-edge technology: Under the guidance of Academician Chen Keji, the three major official medical books of the Song Dynasty and the literature of imperial physicians of the Qing Dynasty were systematically organized. Based on the concept of "all diseases originate from the liver, and treating the liver is the first priority" of Tong Kuoqua

Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Xiyuan Hospital) logo Affiliated Hospital Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Xiyuan Hospital)
Li Bin

Li Bin

Chief Physician, Professor

TCM & Acupuncture

Research areas : metabolic diseases, obesity, diabetes; cutting-edge technologies: fire needle warming and breaking theory, combined acupuncture and drug therapy for metabolic diseases; Areas of expertise: Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity; Academic highlights: Academic leader in the field of fire needle metabolic diseases; Core value: Building an integrated chronic disease management system that combines acupuncture and medication with lifestyle intervention for metabolic diseases.

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Capital Medical University logo Affiliated Hospital Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Capital Medical University
Liu Qingquan

Liu Qingquan

Chief Physician, Professor

TCM & Acupuncture

Research areas : Traditional Chinese medicine emergency care, infectious diseases, and respiratory critical care; Cutting-edge technologies: Traditional Chinese medicine epidemic disease theory, and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment plans for sepsis. Areas of expertise: Severe pneumonia, sepsis, fever of unknown origin; Academic highlights: Head of the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Epidemic Prevention and Control Base; Core value: Establishing a TCM-based emergency care

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Capital Medical University logo Affiliated Hospital Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Capital Medical University

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Stroke Rehabilitation: When Language Becomes an Island—We Build a Cross-Cultural Rehabilitation Bridge for a Thai Painter

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