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What Causes Chest Pain While Breathing Post Recovery From Chickenpox?

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016

Question: I had chickenpox 13 days back.I am recovering now, even all blisters gone. But sometimes I am having mild pain in chest while taking breath, should I consult doctor? Can i eat normal vegetarien food? what diet should I follow? And when I can eat non veg food? Pls advice me

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No dietary restrictions , get clinical examination for chest pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
There are no dietary restrictions in chicken pox.
You can eat whatever you want to : vegetarian and nonvegetarian food.
Only thing that is important regarding diet is take plenty of fluids.
For your chest pain you can consult a doctor and get yourself examined clinically.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 days later)

can I eat banana, vegetarian food?
what are the food items to be avoid to prevent from shingles?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No dietary restrictions required in shingles, eat whatever you want to

Detailed Answer:
You can eat whatever you feel like.
There are no dietary restrictions in shingles.
Take plenty of fluids.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad