I'm on day 5 of chicken pox and the blisters haven't started popping or drying up or scabbing. Is this normal? How many days will it take to scan?
When I had chicken pox I had exactly same thought as you. I thought it was taking more time to heal than normally people say.But the key point is having patience. For some, it may heal in less time, for others, a longer time, but just don’t loose hope, it will heal eventually.Your body develops immunity against the virus by fighting it , so that next time it would protect you from having it. So just keep in mind that your body is fighting a battle against chicken pox virus so that next time it will be ready, if it attacks again. Let it take time… it is fighting for you only.Hope it helps and may you recover soon…
Can I have a bath while suffering from chicken pox?
You can take cold showers and even use liquid soap . Do not scrub and always pat dry and try to air dry yourself completely before wearing clothes. It will help soothe itching . Taking long baths is not recommended as it will increase the chances of spreading infection and will not let you dry your scabs . I myself suffered from Chickenpox recently. I have experienced and applied all these things to myself and recovered very fast .
Is it normal to have a fever with chicken pox?
The first symptoms of chickenpox usually develop about 14 to 16 days after contact with a person infected with the virus. Most people feel sick and have a fever, a decreased appetite, a headache, a cough, and a sore throat. The itchy chickenpox rash usually appears about 1 or 2 days after the first symptoms start.
How long do chickenpox scars take to heal? Can the marks be permanent?
Very less likely.Very very remote!Don't confuse it with small pox!,where the wound are grave,large, deep,filled with pus and takes very large time to heal.And there was no medications then! Now the scenario is very different!My own sister had been afflicted,and she looked aweful but not a sign is there!Infact she assured me to relax,even though she had the infection! So please relax!Probably you might get intense fever! This is due to the virus,your immunity-natural defense of your body and the medications.Your body will be a battle ground! If you feel too restlessness,uneasy,ask the doctor for mild anti anxiety medications( very temperory phase),so please don't panic!Wish you a speedy recovery!God bless!Amen!
How to get rid of chicken pox?
well hun im sitting here reading this because im on my 6th day of the pox and i can offer some advice.... yea the pox is a ***** but hey im feeling fine now although im covered in these ugly blister buggers. Anyway heres what i did, i basically slept through the most of day one because the symptoms werent so bad but on day 2 i was itching and aching all over, its very important that you drink lots of liquids... your not gonna feel like it but it'll help also you wont wanna eat anything but try to eat a little bit more every day start off with your favorite soup and the ntry something solid...it'll help, I took a antihestimine once a day to take care of the itching benadryl is a antihestimene, and and 2 tylenol every 6 hrs or so i wasnt so exact, the tylenol helps your fever and makes you drowsy very important DON'T take asprin doctor warned against it.... rest is vital when you have chicken pox.... and yea exercise will be the farthest thing from you mind when you have chicken pox so no you dont have to exercise stay in bed KEEP warm and keep CLEAN..i kept a small table next to the bed where i kept my essentials (B Capsules recomended by the doctor, vitamin C, Tylenol..Paracetmol, a bottle of water, a clean face cloth, honey, fruit, and some tissue paper. Yea its torture and sometimes unbearable but im fine know get your laptop get yourself a butload of movies and relax... and by day 6 or 7 all your bumbs will stop itching and will crust over into black ugly scabs 24 hrs later your not contagious anymore but you will have the scabs for 7-14 days...yea its a bugger thats what i gotta face now being the towns biggest acne case... yup so thats about it oh and if it itches DONT SCRATCH you will get scars which is no fun...yea so as your comrade in the pox i wish you the best of luck and i know youll be fine
Is it safe to have sex after having the chicken pox?
Chickenpox is not sexually transmitted disease through semen.Chicken pox(varicella) is very contagious by direct skin contact,by sneezing & coughing.If person has active disease like rashes then better not to go for sex.Better to wait atleast 30 days after complete recovery of symptoms & signs.
When can we eat non-veg after having chicken pox?
You can have other varieties of non veg like mutton, fish etc but not chicken.Not until the chicken pox rash is subsided.There is always a chance that the rash may increase if you eat chicken. After all it's chicken pox..Sorry, that's a bad joke… but could not resist the word play…The real answer is, avoid for a month atleast.The virus of chicken pox increases heat in the body. Non veg food does the same. Excess heat is not so good for the body. But it also depends on the current weather in the area you live in.Consult your doctor.
Is pus formation common in teens while having chickenpox?
It is a part of the Varicella, infection and it later develops into scabs and then it dries up.Very rarely it gets infected and due to poor hygiene/poor immunity develops into Bacterial infection called Impetigo that may need Antibiotics.
What food should chicken pox patients eat?
Thank you for the A2A Billa Kakkar Sir :)Here is what the chicken pox patients can eat:Drink loads of water.Banana is packed with carbs and other essential nutrients. The sweet taste of both banana & apple seem inviting to the tongue, when you have that bitter taste in your mouth due to fever & anti-virals/antibiotic intake.Broken wheat is another healthy food option with essential micro-nutrients & fibre contentincrease your fruit intakeBoiled vegetables are the best since there is no oil involved in their cooking. Ideal ones are boiled cabbage, carrot, sweet potato, potato, beans, etc.Strictly no oil or spices in your foodRagi – the finger millet, is loaded with calcium & fibre content. It is hypo-glycemic in nature as well.Have a glass of tender coconut water first thing in the morning! Its again loaded with vital vitamins & minerals, zero on the calories scale, has a cooling impact on the body & boosts immunity.Take in good amount of curd throughout the day. Not only does curd provide calcium & probiotics, its good for healing the skin as well.