My 4 year old son has had chicken pox for 4 days now.It breaks my heart each time i look at him with these horrible spots all over his body.Is there any other moms out there in my situation.
2007-02-18 23:02:26 · 12 answers · asked by Peaches 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Chickenpox is an acute, systemic, usually childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (human herpesvirus type 3). It usually begins with mild constitutional symptoms that are followed shortly by skin lesions appearing in crops and characterized by macules, papules, vesicles, and crusting. Patients at risk of severe neurologic or other systemic complications (eg, pneumonia) include adults, newborns, and patients who are immunocompromised or have certain underlying medical conditions. Diagnosis is clinical. Those at risk of severe complications receive postexposure prophylaxis with immune globulins, and, if disease develops, treatment with antiviral drugs (eg, valacyclovir, famciclovir, acyclovir). Vaccination provides effective prevention.(Merck)
DO NOT USE ASPIRIN for someone who may have chickenpox.
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen may be used.
Oatmeal baths in lukewarm water provide a crusty, comforting coating on the skin. An oral antihistamine can help to ease the itching, as can topical lotions. Lotions containing antihistamines are not proven more effective. Trim the fingernails short to reduce secondary infections and scarring.
Safe antiviral medicines have been developed. To be effective, they usually must be started within the first 24 hours of the rash. For most otherwise healthy children, the benefits of these medicines may not outweigh the costs. Adults and teens, at risk for more severe symptoms, may benefit if the case is seen early in its course (MedlinePlus)
Please see the web pages for more details on Chickenpox.
2007-02-19 01:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had shingles (a form of chicken pox) it only attacks a band of the nervous system. Although i am not 4 i can sympathise as i have a four month old son who, more than likely, will in life one day get the chicken pox. I found that chamomile lotion works the best.
2007-02-18 23:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by Fee Fee Trix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to get them now while he's young ,go and charge all his young friends to a chicken pox party so they all catch it at the same time ,my boys got them while they were under 3 but i never got them until i was 21 when i went to the doctors he had a good laugh at me oh well!!
Hope he's not suffering too much and he's better soon
2007-02-18 23:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-28 01:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by shanika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 4 kids with it over Christmas. So I know what you mean. My youngest who is 8 months and my 3 year old had it the worst.
2007-02-18 23:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhhh my son had them a 4 too. Bicarbonate of soda in their bathwater helps to dry the spots out!!
2007-02-18 23:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by mrsevansinwales 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two oldest had them when they were 2 and 4 years, it broke my heart, but he is by now over the worst and the younger they have them the better it is for them.
2007-02-18 23:06:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-14 23:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although Chichen Pox is nasty as a child,i would rather my child have it young. I caught it when i was 26 and really thought i was going to die.
2007-02-18 23:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by stella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww, the poor boy! my partner had chicken pox a few years ago and he was really poorly with it, he caught it from my stepchildren as he never had it as a boy. get rubbing that calmolile lotion on to him, it will help relieve the itchiness.
2007-02-18 23:07:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋