CHICKENPOX and Homoeopathy

CHICKENPOX
Chickenpox is also known as varicella and is a highly contagious viral infection.

The chances of contracting Chickenpox are high for those who haven’t had the disease or been vaccinated against it.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CHICKENPOX?
The incubation period -means it is the time period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the symptoms. So the incubation period of chickenpox is 10 to 21 days

The itchy blister rash caused or appears 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and usually lasts about 5 to 10 days. Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, include:

Fever
Headache
Loss of appetite
Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell(malaise).
Aching muscles
Feeling of nausea
Once the chickenpox rash appears, it goes through three phases.

Raises pink or red bumps (papules), which break out over several days.
Small fluid-filled blisters(vesicles), form in about one day and then break and leak.
Crusts and scabs, cover the broken blisters and take several more days to heal.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CHICKENPOX?
chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. It spread from affected persons to healthy persons by various mediums, such as by hugs, kisses, using contaminated articles, coming in contact with infected persons, touching the blisters, or breathing in the air around someone who is infected.

How it is spread - chickenpox spread through various mediums

By airborne respiratory droplets(coughs or sneezes) - when an infected person cough or sneezes without covering of mouth it shed various viruses in the air if these viruses come in contact with the healthy persons the viruses are transferred to healthy persons
By saliva -if the saliva from an infected person to a healthy person is transferred through hugs and kisses.
By skin-to-skin contact, if the bacteria are directly shared from the skin of the affected person to a healthy person.
By touching a contaminated article - if the used article by the affected person is used by a healthy person because the article used by affected person contain viruses it may transfer to the person.
From mother to baby by pregnancy - if the pregnant woman gets infected with chickenpox, there is a high chance of transfer to the baby.
DIAGNOSIS OF CHICKENPOX
Diagnosis of chickenpox is mainly done by physical examination of the rashes.
Laboratory tests ( CBC, culture of lesion samples). A sample of blood is sent to the laboratory to know the active chickenpox infection in the body, and also to find antibodies.
TREATMENT OF CHICKENPOX
Conventional treatment of Chickenpox, typically chickenpox needs no medical treatment, but doctors may prescribe antihistamines to relieve itching, antibiotics for skin infections

But all these medications have side effects, it is better to complete the course of chickenpox, but symptomatic relief can be done by homeopathy because it is safe and natural.

MANAGEMENT OF CHICKENPOX
Drink lots of water because chickenpox causes dehydration so drink more water than u lose.
Maintaining hygienic conditions is very important because unhygienic conditions can lead to the spread of infection to other parts
Eat a healthy diet and take a rest
Avoid itching as much as possible try to avoid scratching because it leads to scarring and also spread the infection to other parts.
Use cool wet compresses or give a cool or lukewarm bath
Apply calamine lotion
Keep fingernails as clean and short as possible
Prevent transmission as much as possible - use a mask or hand while coughing to prevent transmission of chickenpox
Try to avoid going to crowded places during chickenpox.
HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF CHICKENPOX
Chickenpox is a viral disease so it is better to complete its course properly. Through homeopathy medicine, we can help in the healing process and also help to control the itching and irritation. Homeopathy also acts as a preventive method

Aconite
Belladonna
Rhus tox
Antimonium crud
Apis
Kali mur
Variolinum
But take homeopathy medicine only after proper case taking by the registered medical practitioner.

DO'S AND DON'TS
Do’s
Eat healthy diet
Keep hydrated
Always keep your nails clean and small
Use calamine lotion
Always use a mask on your face
Wearing loose clothing
Don’ts
Avoid scratching as much as possible
Avoid stress
Avoid going to crowded places
Never suppressed it by taking unnecessary medicine
Avoid junk food