Foods To Avoid During Chicken Pox- 2303 Questions Answered

I am suffering from chicken pox since yesterday.....can I eat Mushrooms? Please...tell me doctors...

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Dr. Sanchayan Roy Internal Medicine | Delhi

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I had chicken pox. It's 24 days now. My blisters have dried up. But i have small pimples on forehead. Can i chicken soup non spicy... Now. .. or how long should I skip chicken in my food diet

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Dr. Ashish Pharmacist | Parbhani

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There is no connection between having chicken and chicken pox You can have any of these . ... Read More

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What food Shud I eat during chicken pox? Can I eat chapatti and sabji? Do I need to decrease salt n masala intake?

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Dr. Ashwani Garg General Physician | Bangalore

during fever, u should eat very less. keep your light for faster recovery. get on juice fasting ( only fresh juices with 80% of veggies) ... Read More

How to get rid of chicken pox. How can I avoid getting chicken pox if my friend suffering from it and we have to stay in same room.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Tablets can be started which have chances of avoiding an infection. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper prescription. ... Read More

Dr. What non veg can i eat immediately after chicken pox recovery....Extremely weak

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Ms. Saba Sheikh Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

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Hi, My husband is suffering from chickenpox. Please help me understand what food to avoid and what food helps recovery faster from chicken pox. Also wanted to know if the chicken pox will spread to my baby (8 months) as he was holding her for a day before we realised he had the infection. Thanks, Deepika

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

My husband has chicken pox from 5 days can he take coconut milk orally during chicken pox?? what all foods can we take during this??

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Dr. Tanusha T R General Physician | Ghazipur

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What food I should take and should not take after effecting with chicken pox

Asked for Female, 24 Years 288 Views v

Dr. Amisha Mirchandani Homoeopath | Thane

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Hello I understand your concern Since I am a clinical dietician I will give you therapeutic diet for chicken pox Please contact me directly Or ask me at dramisha.com.com We have many good homeopathi ... Read More

I am suffering from chicken pox since monday. Immediately after noticing redness on my skin I sent my 1 year old daughter to relatives place as precautionary measure, but yes previous to that she was in touch with me. I would like to know if there is anything we can do to prevent her from getting chicken pox, like any vaccine or medicine

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Dr. Neha Bansal Pediatrician | Delhi

Vaccines are there but it wont provide you immediate immunity ..so best is what you Have done isolation ... Read More

Dear sir, I have getting chicken pox what type medicine I can take to avoid this. Please help me sir

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Dr. Nilesh Pund Hair Transplant Surgeon | Aurangabad

Hello sir.first of all you need to understand the disease you are suffering from is a viral infection which may be contagious .you have to take proper precautions and maintain hygiene too..ex:use sepa ... Read More

It has been two years now I have marks due to chicken pox and I have applied many Cream suggested by doctor but the marks didn't fade specially on the back as I have ache issue as well the acne marks and chicken pox marks makes the skin worst on the back, i don't have issue with acne on face or any area apart from by shoulder and back

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Dr. Gadala Gamana Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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Can we take bath during chicken pox , will it cause any issues. Do we have to wait for the boils to stop.

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Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

Had chicken pox two weeks back. Had intense itching that went down with atarax and one more anti histamines. Took a full course of anti virals. Chicken pox lesions got resolved. Now again have itching that is not going away with any anti histamines - bilastine, atarax, levocetrizine, monter fx. I am also constantly applying calosoft.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My baby dob is 23 feb 2025 , on 4th May 2026 he got chicken pox vaccine and on 8th may we have noticed , he has red bumps on all over body. Doctor has suggested Syrup of citrizine hydrochloride and ambroxol hydrochloride 2 ml for 3 days .but still there us red bump on all over body pl suggest Attaching image also

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Dr. Parikshit Tiple Pediatrician | Nagpur

Use antihistamine with lactocalamine for local application if itching present, ... Read More

My baby completed 2 years and 1 month and from one month she had this skin issue.so first she got this small bumps on 29th march and those look like mosquito bites but then bumps became water filled hard blister so people said chicken pox we consulted pediatrician and he prescribed averzine hydroxyzine OS IP 10mg and sofidew calamine lotion after u

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Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ... Read More

My daughter age 3.8 she has a chicken pox dots on body on head on hand on legs fluid dots,itching, radish red think.. please Just ask taking any medicine or not

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Dr. Tirth Vinodbhai Prajapati Pediatrician | Ahmedabad

For fever / discomfort: Give Paracetamol (15 mg/kg per dose every 6–8 hours if needed). Avoid ibuprofen and aspirin For itching: You can give Calamine lotion locally 2–3 times/day and oral ... Read More

My manager had rashed yesterday today evening he is diagnosed with chicken pox, so I was interacting with him for the 2 days so afraid of getting chicken pox and also I am with my husband so fear of him getting exposed too As I said, I am afraid that I may get infected so it's 3 days now what can be done? I consulted a doctor online he said it will

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

My manager had rashed yesterday today evening he is diagnosed with chicken pox, so I was interacting with him for the 2 days so afraid of getting chicken pox and also I am with my husband so fear of him getting exposed too

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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Hi, I am having these rashes on the face, neck, front body, back, hands from yesterday and now it has started with legs. it is in the early and in the head.. Not able to sleep well. Having itching and burning sensation followed by fever ,severe headache and stiff neck.. Kindly advise if this is chicken pox ? I shall be visiting/ consulting OL a doc

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Dr. Abdul Rasheed General Physician | Bangalore

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It could be chicken pox rashes ,or allergies.Chicken pox rashes appears as any other rash initially,after 24 hours turn into fluid filled blisters. ... Read More

So I had chicken pox on 26th February. I started to take ZOVIRAX 400 as prescribed by doctor from this very starting day. 5days course hab been completed on 2nd March. I just have drying out scabs on my body. Am I still contagious! Do I need to stay isolation till all the crust scabbed over! Or can I get out after 9th March(10days). Please guide me

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Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

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Let them fall over. Dnt take risk. ... Read More

Is there any effective treatment available for chicken pox? My sister has been showing symptoms for the past 5 days and appears to be prone to this disease. What immediate steps should we take, and which specialist should we consult?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Yes it is utmost important to treat chicken to reduce the complications and also scarring all over the body. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

Could you please tell the name of the antibiotics that I can use for the fast curing of chicken/small pox?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 362 Views v

Mr. Saurabh Bahuguna General Physician | Dehradun

Chickenpox is a viral infection, so antibiotics do not cure it and are not needed. For faster recovery, focus on supportive care: rest, fluids, paracetamol for fever, calamine lotion for itching, and ... Read More

I am having no fever but started noticing spots on my chest back and neck yesterday. Some are on face too but not red. I never had chickenpox till now. The doctor I consulted said it's chickenpox. How can I avoid its severity?

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Dr. Anil Kumar General Physician | Pakur

Maintain adequate hydration and use vit A. ... Read More

I was diagnosed with Chicken Pox around 24th December and it has been 2 weeks. My rashes are all gone and scrabbed off. Fever is also gone. By for last few days, I feel very lethargic, my hands and toes are ice cold, and I have a persistent very mild headache. I feel cold all the time even in a 24/25 degree temperature, can not bare the wind even

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Dr. Siyara Merin Saji General Practitioner | Ernakulam

Ok dont worry... Fatigue and headache sill be resolve.. Keep hydrated, eat good food, fresh veg and fruits... If not resolve blood checkup can be done... Please connect me through practo or wattsap ni ... Read More

I've been feeling dizziness along with bad headache and stomach pain since 3 days and my frnd whom I've been in direct contact with has been affected by chicken pox day before is it symptoms of the same or am I facing some other problems

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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G General Physician | Belgaum

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Do u hav lesions on skin Consult online Take tab brufen Could be viral flu? ... Read More

So I had this severe chicken pox when I was in my 9th garde and from that 2 or 3 years later I discovered that I have shingles. Now in my area there are cases of chicken pox and I don't know but I think my shingles got activated. So is it shingles or am I having chicken pox again?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 145 Views v

Devang Pandya General Physician | Jamnagar

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I have active chicken pox but i have used salicylic acid face wash to wash my face. Can i develop any other symptom coz of that

Asked for Male, 25 Years 428 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Mujhe mere chicken pox scars ke baare me janna hai ye deep scars hai ya light, mere chicken pox scars ko 1 month se jyada ho gya aur mai av opexa gel cream aur scabery bed sore cream lga rhi hu

Asked for Female, 23 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Now I had chicken pox what to do for that to cure faster and food to take and what should not take suggestions

Asked for Male, 19 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Pooja Shrivastava Dermatologist | Mumbai

Chickenpox usually heals on its own in 1–2 weeks. Take rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat light home-cooked food (fruits, vegetables, dal, rice). Avoid oily, spicy or junk food. Do not scratch the blis ... Read More

Fever since 5 days. Been taking patacetamol since 5 days. Diagnosed with chicken pox. Do i need to do any more tests to check for anycomplication? What recommendations do you suggest?

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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

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Foods to avoid during chicken pox

I am suffering from chicken pox since yesterday.....can I eat Mushrooms? Please...tell me doctors...

I had chicken pox. It's 24 days now. My blisters have dried up. But i have small pimples on forehead. Can i chicken soup non spicy... Now. .. or how long should I skip chicken in my food diet

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What food Shud I eat during chicken pox? Can I eat chapatti and sabji? Do I need to decrease salt n masala intake?

How to get rid of chicken pox. How can I avoid getting chicken pox if my friend suffering from it and we have to stay in same room.

Dr. What non veg can i eat immediately after chicken pox recovery....Extremely weak

My husband has chicken pox from 5 days can he take coconut milk orally during chicken pox?? what all foods can we take during this??

What food I should take and should not take after effecting with chicken pox

Dear sir, I have getting chicken pox what type medicine I can take to avoid this. Please help me sir

Can we take bath during chicken pox , will it cause any issues. Do we have to wait for the boils to stop.

My daughter age 3.8 she has a chicken pox dots on body on head on hand on legs fluid dots,itching, radish red think.. please Just ask taking any medicine or not

My manager had rashed yesterday today evening he is diagnosed with chicken pox, so I was interacting with him for the 2 days so afraid of getting chicken pox and also I am with my husband so fear of him getting exposed too

Is there any effective treatment available for chicken pox? My sister has been showing symptoms for the past 5 days and appears to be prone to this disease. What immediate steps should we take, and which specialist should we consult?

Could you please tell the name of the antibiotics that I can use for the fast curing of chicken/small pox?

I am having no fever but started noticing spots on my chest back and neck yesterday. Some are on face too but not red. I never had chickenpox till now. The doctor I consulted said it's chickenpox. How can I avoid its severity?

I've been feeling dizziness along with bad headache and stomach pain since 3 days and my frnd whom I've been in direct contact with has been affected by chicken pox day before is it symptoms of the same or am I facing some other problems

So I had this severe chicken pox when I was in my 9th garde and from that 2 or 3 years later I discovered that I have shingles. Now in my area there are cases of chicken pox and I don't know but I think my shingles got activated. So is it shingles or am I having chicken pox again?

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