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Symptoms Of Chickenpox Health Feed

Asked for Male, 21 years old from Ballia
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General Physician•Cuttack
Chicken pox is caused by varicella zoster virus which spreads by direct contact with the blister, saliva, mucus of infected person and sharing food and drink. It also spreads through the coughig and sneezing of infected person
Symptoms
1.Fever, headache,Sore throat
2.Multiple red,itchy skin rashesOver scalp, face ,abdomen, back and extremities
appearing in crops and forming blisters and subsequent crust
Treatment of chicken Pox
1.You have to confine yourself in a separat...more
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General Physician•Noida
Chickenpox (Varicella) is caused by a virus

Chickenpox is spread like a cold, by coughing and sneezing and also by contact with fluid from the chickenpox blisters

classic symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs

also have some mild flu-like symptoms.

Chickenpox infection usually lasts about five to 10 days.

Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, i...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Gurgaon
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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be potentially fatal if it is not treated on time. This disease may cause fever, cough, cold and congestion and is known to clear within two to three weeks with bed rest and proper remedies at home. Yet, it is best to have it checked by a doctor, especially if it happens to affect a child.

The causes of symptoms of this condition are as follows:

Symptoms: The most common symptom of pneumonia is a painful cough with which you will end up t...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Motihari
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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be potentially fatal if it is not treated on time. This disease may cause fever, cough, cold and congestion and is known to clear within two to three weeks with bed rest and proper remedies at home. Yet, it is best to have it checked by a doctor, especially if it happens to affect a child. The causes of symptoms of this condition are as follows:

Symptoms: The most common symptom of pneumonia is a painful cough with which you will end up throwing ou...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Diploma in Medical Cosmetology, MBBS

Dermatologist•Hyderabad
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Chickenpox is an airborne illness, which spreads effortlessly through sneezes and coughs of an affected individual. The disease is highly contagious and is caused due to an infection by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The characteristic features are skin rashes that form small, itchy blisters. It may also spread through contact with the person affected with blisters.

Symptoms: The early signs in teenagers and adults (loss of appetite, nausea, pain in muscles and headache) followed by ...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Podiatrist•Mumbai
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It is necessary for the patient to identify the pain areas in their foot. Here is a quick guide to listen to the symptoms of your foot and if there has been any pain in these areas of the foot, notify it to the doctors
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Dentist•Navi Mumbai
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When the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva, the mouth gets dry and uncomfortable. Due to certain conditions, such a phenomenon can occur and this condition is known as dry mouth or xerostomia. Xerostomia or dry mouth can occur due to multiple reasons. Read on more to find all about the different causes and symptoms of dry mouth.

Causes

1. Side effects of certain medications: Dry mouth occurs due to the effect of certain prescription and nonprescription medications. D...more
Asked for female, 3 years old from Chennai
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Dear lybrate-user
usually children do not need any medication for chickepox and it runs its course. If your child is otherwise healthy nothing will be needed except for something to relieve the itching. Please consult a paediatrician for the same.
Take care.
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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Chickenpox appears as a very itchy rash that spreads from the torso to the neck, face and limbs. Lasting seven to 10 days, the rash progresses from red bumps to fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) that drain and scab over.
MEASLES Symptoms include: cough. Fever. Red eyes. Light sensitivity. Muscle aches. Runny nose. Sore throat. White spots inside the mouth.
Infected people should be isolated for four days after they develop a rash. Healthcare providers should follow respiratory etiquette a...more
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Pediatrician•Jaipur
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What causes chickenpox in children and how to identify it?

Chickenpox is a contagious viral disease that mostly affects children. It appears on the skin as rash-like itchy red spots that can develop into blisters. The main parts of the body that get affected are the face, scalp, chest, belly, back, arms and legs. It generally starts in one location and cyclically spreads to other parts over the course of 1-2 weeks time.

Chickenpox is uncommon now since children are routinely im...more
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