This session will introduce the general structure and function of the biological macromolecules: lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Learning Objectives. 1  To understand the general structure and properties of lipids and phospholipids and their function in the cell.
Postherpetic neuralgia is a nerve pain due to damage caused by the varicella zoster virus. Typically, the neuralgia is confined to a dermatomic area of the skin, and follows an outbreak of herpes zoster (commonly known as shingles) in that same dermatomic area.
Called postherpetic neuralgia, it is caused by damage to the nerves. The older you are at the time of the attack (and the greater the severity of the original attack), the more likely this is to happen. This long-term pain is associated with low mood, impaired sleep and loss of appetite. All pain clinics and pain control specialists will have experience of treating postherpetic neuralgia. The most common treatments are tricyclic antidepressants and anti-epileptic drugs such as gabapentin or pregabalin.