What Kind Of Diet Should Be Followed And What Foods Should Be Consumed While Recovering From Chicken Pox?

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2021

Question: I had chicken pox 2 months back, can you please advise me the diet that I need to avoid after chicken pox.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Immunity develops

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Chicken pox results in development of immunity against the disease. This immunity is mostly lifelong, so you are protected against chicken pox.

In diet you can have a healthy well balanced nutritional diet. Take 5 servings of fruits and salad in a day. Drink cleaner water and hygienic home cooked food. Drink more water. Avoid juices and other sugary foods. Exercise daily for atleast 30 min a day. You can gym, walk, yoga, swimming, cycling etc.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (13 minutes later)

Hi,

Is it good to have Egg, Chicken & Fish etc.
I was told not to have these things for at least 6 months after chicken pox by my family and friends.

Regards
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There maybe religious reason behind your family's recommendation

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There might be religious reason behind your family's recommendation. Otherwise there is no such medical reason to discontinue.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar