The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for chickenpox (varicella) in children and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. After the symptoms of chickenpox subside, the virus stays dormant near your spinal cord and brain. In some, the virus gets reactivated and results in shingles.
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My daughter has recurring chickenpox. Please help.
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 24 lbs is very less for a... Read Full »
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 a... 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 »
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