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What Is The Treatment For Chicken Pox?
HI, I am a 36 year old adult who recently contracted the chickenpox virus. My sons had it about 2 weeks ago, and seeing that I didn't contract the virus as a child, I guess it was my turn.
The chickenpox sores or lesions are mostly on the upper part of my body. This morning I noticed that the lesions are withdrawing themselves and not crusting. (this is the 5th day since the first lesion was spotted). Should I be concerned? The doctor has prescribed adco-acyclovir 200mg. I take 1 tablet every 4 hours since the first day.
awaiting your answer...thanks
The chickenpox sores or lesions are mostly on the upper part of my body. This morning I noticed that the lesions are withdrawing themselves and not crusting. (this is the 5th day since the first lesion was spotted). Should I be concerned? The doctor has prescribed adco-acyclovir 200mg. I take 1 tablet every 4 hours since the first day.
awaiting your answer...thanks
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Welcome to HCM.
Chicken pox viral infection is a self limiting infection only thing to do here is to keep your body well hydrated with plenty of oral fluids,adequate rest keeping body temperature under check by taking paracetamol medications.
Your doctor ha rightly prescribed acyclovir to keep the virus spread in check but it takes a week before the chicken pox lesions begin to recede so need to worry further.
Take rest and be healthy soon.
Thanks and regards.
Chicken pox viral infection is a self limiting infection only thing to do here is to keep your body well hydrated with plenty of oral fluids,adequate rest keeping body temperature under check by taking paracetamol medications.
Your doctor ha rightly prescribed acyclovir to keep the virus spread in check but it takes a week before the chicken pox lesions begin to recede so need to worry further.
Take rest and be healthy soon.
Thanks and regards.
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