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How Long It Takes To Recover From Chicken Pox?
hai sir good mng, am sarath hre, am from kerala , and now am wrking in east africa, bujumbura burundi , am 23 yrs old . since last 4 days am suffring chicken pox, now it affected ma full body, sir can u pls say how long it will take to recover and what are are the precations sud i take
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you had chicken pox infection which is due to compromised immunity and viral infection of body. Recovery depends on severity of lesions and intensity as well . It will take around one week for chicken pox to recover if you are under observation. You should not itch lesions or vesicles at all. If any itching will be there apply Calamine lotion as that act as soothing agent. Chicken pox don't leave any scars unless you will scratch or itch it badly. Drink plenty of water and take diet rich in multivitamins. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if you are having fever. Visit general physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you had chicken pox infection which is due to compromised immunity and viral infection of body. Recovery depends on severity of lesions and intensity as well . It will take around one week for chicken pox to recover if you are under observation. You should not itch lesions or vesicles at all. If any itching will be there apply Calamine lotion as that act as soothing agent. Chicken pox don't leave any scars unless you will scratch or itch it badly. Drink plenty of water and take diet rich in multivitamins. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if you are having fever. Visit general physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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