I am suffering from chicken pox. I want to ask you that what food should I eat and what should I avoid?
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Chicken pox per se does not require any particular diet. However, since skin is involved and it has to heal, you should take good amount of protein in the form of chicken, fish, egg, or paneer if you are vegetarian.
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Chickenpox (varicella) is a viral infection that causes an itchy, blister-like rash. It is self limiting disease but you can have Anti viral if your Doctor advice so. They reduce the severity of the disease. It is highly contagious to people who haven't had the disease nor been vaccinated against it Some Life style Modification, You can follow are- 1. Take plenty of water. 2. Avoid spicy food. 3. Take food Rich in vitamin A, C, omega fatty acids (can take triomega capsules) 4. Don't scratch it, scratching will delay recovery- Put gloves on his or her hands, especially at night, Trim his or her fingernails 5. A cool bath with added baking soda, uncooked oatmeal or colloidal oatmeal ? a finely ground oatmeal that is made for soaking 6. Calamine lotion on the spots 7. A soft, bland diet if chickenpox sores develop in the mouth 8. Antihistamines (diphenhydramine) for itching. 9. Don't take aspirin because it can lead to a serious condition called Reye's syndrome. And don't treat a high fever without consulting your doctor
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