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What are the red spots or pimples all over my body?
Query: Hi, I got red spots or pimples all over my body in last two days. I tried taking Paracetamol but its still worse. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your description suggests that you have got Varicella infection, widely known as chickenpox. It is a viral infection caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus. The anti-viral medication should be started within three days to control the spread... Read Full »
My 3-year-old is suffering from chicken pox. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 3-year-old baby weighing 14 kilograms currently has chicken pox with ffull body blisters, including the mouth and anal area for three days, and a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit. What is the treatment for this? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you start the child on the following medications: 1. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, syrup Ibugesic plus (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) 5 mL if required (SOS) six to eight hourly. 2. If the temperature is 102... Read Full »
Will I still get infected by chickenpox from my child?
Query: Hello doctor, My child had an outbreak of chickenpox one week ago. I would like to visit her and would like to know. Can I still get infected? If yes, would a vaccine help 2 days before meeting her? I have attached my height, weight and BMI details. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I want to tell you that based on the weight for your age and height, you are very severely underweight and the ideal weight you should have in my view is 68 kg to keep a good balance in life and keep your immunity up. With this BMI of 10.20, you are very ... Read Full »
What could be the cause of blisters with surrounding redness in the skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I am inquiring about a small group of rashes that appeared about a week ago and have not changed much. They are small clusters of raised bumps that are slightly itchy. It aches with movement and aggravated when touched. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are few papulovesicles (few are solid bumps, few blisters as per the picture) arranged in groups, with erythema (redness) at the base involving the right side of the chest. Features are consisten... Read Full »
Can body heat cause chickenpox?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter got chickenpox last year. During that time we did not take her out and applied neem leave paste. It got cured in 15 days. Now, this year also, again she got chickenpox. Now, she is 4 years old. What to do now? Why has it come again? She ate chicken and mango the same day. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would want to know if the diagnosis of chickenpox is made by you or a doctor. It is highly unlikely for anybody to get chickenpox twice and even if the person gets chickenpox twice least likely it would be once every year. Her weight 11 kg is very less for a ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed this itchy, sore and bubbly rash on my back, in the bra strap area. The rash is relatively small and oval in shape. I have attached an image for your better understanding. I have been using tanning beds, so I am not sure if that could have caused this rash. But my mom says... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Shingles is a viral infection caused by varicella zoster. It is characterized by unilateral pain, with multiple fluid-filled eruptions limited to a dermatome. It does ... Read Full »
How can I avoid scars formed from chickenpox?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 34 year old female. It started with two days of fever and body pain. I developed blisters and spots. My doctor diagnosed it as chickenpox. I have a few red spots and blisters on my face. I am taking Acivir 400 DT thrice, Azithromycin once daily and Cetirizine 10. I am also applying... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chickenpox or varicella is a viral infection and if not treated correctly leads to complications. From your clinical image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the diagnosis looks to be so. There are some necessary precautions that you need to take so that th... Read Full »