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Chickenpox
Hello Doctor,
My child (6 years old) is having chickenpox. Today is the 5th day.
Symptoms:
- Fever, especially at night
- Multiple blisters all over the body and face
- Some blisters appear to have pus
- Child is active at times in the morning, but becomes dull during fever
- Right eyelid is reddish and slightly swollen
We are currently giving Levocet syrup at night for itching. We are also giving coconut water and fruits as per the child’s preference.
Kindly advise:
1. Is this a normal stage or a sign of infection?
2. Do we need any antibiotic ointment or medicine?
3. What care should we follow at this stage?
I am also attaching photos for your reference.
Thank you.
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Keep child isolated
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Can use Ibugesic syrup
Calosoft AF lotion
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Watch for danger signs
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Isolated.. put vaccine
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Hii
This is classical chicken pox
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No need to worry
looks for danger sign
Lethargy
vomiting
poor oral intake
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maintain adequate hydration, isolation, continue levocet syp, paracetamol as needed
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Hello
This should not be of any issue most likely
In chicken pox patient develops different kind of rashes, some pustules also
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watch for any danger signs
lethargy, refusal to feed, breathing difficulty, high grade persistent fever, vomiting
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maintain hydration, paracetamol and isolation
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Nothing to worry
Just continue Levocetrizine for itching
Paracetamol for fever
That's it
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Hello
I'm sorry that your child has to go through this.
Usually no antibiotics are needed for chicken pox however if you feel too apprehensive you can use mupirocin ointment over the lesions.
There is not much you can do at this stage for this disease. Just continue the levocetrizine for itch and may be you can add paracetamol if there is fever or too much of discomfort .
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Just watch for any change in behavior/ seizures/ lesion appearing on the eyes, fowl smelling pus discharge from any lesions
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just do not panic and wait for it to take its own course.
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
hello i have seen the pictures of your child .. As per the treatment you are on right track so just continue that and regarding antibiotics there is no need of it ..
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just be watchful for danger sign like vomiting , lethargy and decreased appetite
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Maintain hydration and avoid scratching
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