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Hi. I am 32 years old and I am suffering with chickenpox since 5 days. I have meet with general physician and he told me there is no treatment for chickenpox and advice on my diet plan and also adviced me take plenty of water to cool down the body from heat. I would like to know is there any medicine available to fast recover from chickenpox. Also

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Tab.Valacyclovir 1g Three times daily for 5 days is the treatment for Chicken Pox. ...  Read More

I am suffering from chickenpox from since three days. So Feel uneasy and itching. So kindly tell me the solution or treatment for me

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Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus, which is from the family of herpes viruses. The same virus causes Herpes Zoster in adults. It spreads through the respiratory tract which includes m ...  Read More

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Should we use Fucidin H in case of Chickenpox. Will it help itching or it will benefit for child of 13 years

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No.. Specific medicine required..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos ...  Read More

I has a pitted chickenpox scar around 12 years back which now has become dark & deep than surrounded skin. I want to know about treatment option & the cost.

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Lasers r best to improve chickenpox scars. Consult dermatologist nearby your area for pricing, as cost differs city to city ...  Read More

Confirmed chickenpox lesions, treatment plz If acyclovir to be started what is the dose and frequency for how many days???

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Please Take Tab ocuvir sr 1 Twice a day Tab pan 1 perday Tab neurobion forte 1 Twice a day Tab allegra 1 perday All for 5 days If you have some cough or other problems.... Take Tab oncet cf 1 Twice ...  Read More

Its my First day of chickenpox,just want to know that which foods I could have to overcome chickenpox.

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You should stay well hydrated and aim to drink 3 liters of water per day. You should avoid spicy, oily, deep fried and junk food as it will be difficult for you to digest such food. You should have a ...  Read More

I have chickenpox scars on my face what treatment or cream I should use??........

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Creams are not at all helpful for these. Please meet me for laser resurfacing treatment. ...  Read More

My daughter got chickenpox. How she will be all right. Please suggest me. Sometimes she is getting fever also.

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She needs medicine..Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

Hi Its my chickenpox Day 13 today and all my blisters have turned into scabs . I have around 15-20 blisters on my face that have turned into scabs. My concern is that when can i begin to follow my skincare regime? And When is it advisable to use soap on the body and face? And how long will it take for the scabs to fall off? Looking forward to your

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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

How to protect. not to get chickenpox diesease. how to protect. not to get chickenpox diesease. how to protect. not to get chickenpox diesease.

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Hi there I understand your concern...if you had chicken pox in your childhood yo will not get it as you will be having antibodies in your body....Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself agains ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My child (6 years old) is having chickenpox. Today is the 5th day. Symptoms: - Fever, especially at night - Multiple blisters all over the body and face - Some blisters appear to have pus - Child is active at times in the morning, but becomes dull during fever - Right eyelid is reddish and slightly swollen We are currently giving Levo

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Hello This should not be of any issue most likely In chicken pox patient develops different kind of rashes, some pustules also ...  Read More

My friend developed chickenpox symptoms on Friday night (21 Mar) and now has multiple blisters on the face and body, including inside the mouth and throat. I had very close contact for about 5 days (Wed–Sun, 19–23 Mar), This includes the 1–2 days before symptoms, when the virus is also contagious, so the exposure period has been c

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Take asap.best within 3 to 5 days after exposure.take in supervision of doctor if you are pregnant because its live vaccine.otherwise no problem if you are not immunocompromised or pregnant. So go for ...  Read More

What is the best treatment for PE , I have taken aruvedic medicine, aliphatic medicine etc but no results.

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I have two little chickenpox pitted scars on my face can be seen under lightening. Is there any way it can be improved or treat ?

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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

Looks my son get some allergy... From morning it is spreading from face to body... It looks irrtated and he rubbing and spreading does this chickenpox? Attached photo. From morning I noticed its started... Is it food allergy, chickenpox or insects bite? What to do I applied calcare lotion all over the body... 😐

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Don't worry...he is suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this problem. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detail ...  Read More

Got chickenpox on first day the number of crp was 1.98 ,today is sixth day and the crp is 62.80. Taking vlacyclovir thrice a day. Is it normal to have such high crp?

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It's due to infection. After 14 days its comes to normal. No need to repeat test. Don't worry. ...  Read More

I had a test for Liver Function test. I had jaundice a year back. Please suggest right treatment for this test.

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Currently I am 2 months pregnant and I want to take abortion pills but I got chickenpox so is it safe to take abortion pills now?

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Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case so I can help you. For further guidance on it and medicine Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur q ...  Read More

Have issue with the molar teeth bottom left one. Need advice on the treatment, Facing this issue since last 2 days.

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Hi, From the picture shared, it looks like the tooth requires a root canal treatment. Visit a dentist and get an X-ray followed by the advised treatment. ...  Read More

My cousin is 8 Months pregnant. She is recently infected with chickenpox but not taking any medication. When I was infected with Mumps during my pregnancy my gynecologist advised me to use Dolo650. Kindly advise if she can also use the same medicine or any other medicines.

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Does chiropractor treatment or acupuncture treatment or massage is best to cure cervical spondylosis irritating pain from neck to shoulder and both hands.

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No it won't help as they lack medical evidence. Would advise strongly against them. ...  Read More

I have fes rashes blisters on my abdomen,chest, neck,legs and also kn head...bechind my neck i can sense something swollen nodes also ... I got fever on Wednesday and Thursday and then i notices these rashes. Went to a doctor yesterday,he diagnosed it as chickenpox and gave me doxycycline (why?i don't get it)..do let me know what to do? I have my e

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I have chickenpox since 3 days my left eye was watering and I noticed I have a small blister in my eye I am panicking as i read it somewhere it can damage my eye please help me

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Requires proper management Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

I am attaching my ultrasound sonography of testicles Please help me to know which treatment is right for me

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Need physical examination Kindly consult with details of history investigations for detailed explanation of treatment plan ...  Read More

He got met with an accident and got an x ray.. how many fractures are there?? What will be the treatment ?? Surgery is compulsory needed??

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Surgery will provide better result You can go for plaster treatment ...  Read More

I got chickenpox for the first time on 5th april. I started valacyclovir as said by dermatologist for 7 days. Its 1 week since it was completed. Today i am having a lot of itching on my left side of belly but there are no rash or bumps. Anti itch lotion doesn't work and i have taken 20mg bilastine which i keep for sos allergy. I am scared. I am get

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I had chickenpox two weeks back. Started with headache, sneezing and then blisters. I had completed a 7 days course of valacyclovir last Saturday. And 7 days from that today i am getting some red itchy bumps, i am scared if that's lingering active infection? So in general from the onset of the rash its been 2 weeks now. Attaching images. I am scare

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Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

So, last Saturday my 7 day course of valacyclovir 3g a day completed for the chicken pox. Since then i have seen most of the lesions crusting. But today i saw this red flat bump on my finger suddenly and on the neck a bump like thing, both were itchy. Is that on-off symptoms of chickenpox? And is that common to occur and will resolve on its own?

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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

I got chickenpox rash on Saturday, i started medication the same day. Today is day 3 and my entire bidy is covered with red bumps. Is that normal? Isn't the medicine prevents the red bumps from occurring? I am on valacyclovir 3x a day. 3gms total. And also one more query, I unknowingly before disgnosis had rubbed this spot with my towel during b

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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment ...  Read More

I'm suffering from chicken pox. Blisters have appeared all over my body including scalp for the last 3 days. I am really scared about what I should do to prevent any scar on my body. Any suggestions please

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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

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