Thursday, 29 of July of 2010

Category » Chickenpox

Traveling with chickenpox

Question: Dear Doctor. I would be very grateful for your advice. The problem is this: Two days ago, went with my daughter (6 years) in the Doctor Hospital, and then along a corridor running around the girl dressed in pink spots, (later found out that she had a child. Garden chickenpox). It turns out that we have had contact with her. A whole family six days leave for Spain. Maybe that girl was no longer contagious, once her mother has led to a public place where they were pregnant and babies? Is it not supposed to hold it in quarantine? Worry about her daughter-if you suddenly have the road it turns out that she was getting what to do? THANKS in advance!

Answer: If the spots were pink, the more likely it traces after chickenpox. After the 5-th day from the appearance of the last podsypany man is almost non-contagious. The risk of contracting, in my opinion, if this interpretation of your meetings is minimal. To prevent possible to use acyclovir (valacyclovir), but then need a personal consultation with a children's infectious diseases. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


Chickenpox and peel a small clarification

Question: Doctor, thank you for your reply. Still, I would like to clarify about this crust, because I'm afraid it macerate in order not to leave the new holes. It consists of many small scales. Many of them had recently set up on the spot breakaway dried brown blisters, and many of them cover the small neotpavshie prischiki. Natural Does this picture for chickenpox, and if so, how much time this crust pass by itself? Would not maceration to premature fall-out of the set prischikov and dimples? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Bolnoy27.

Answer: Usually, from the appearance of the first elements of the rash until the falling away of crusts is 2-3 weeks. all do not have to touch the crust. Especially large and dense you can try to soften. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


After wind power pox

Question: My daughter 3,7 years old she contracted chickenpox June 23, to date, recovering, were 3.4 crusts. Can you immediately after recovery to go relax on the sea? Will not aggravate?

Answer: From the sun on the rash spots are different from the tanned skin. Chickenpox reduces the protective capacity of the child. So it is not worth it to overheat and supercool. Can you provide a gentle rest? – Go. " But the final answer should give your pediatrician. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


Morbidity statistics chickenpox in adults

Question: Please tell us how often adults suffer from chickenpox in severe (high temperature for a long time and rashes on the face)? How often statistics (your) adults tolerate a severe form of chickenpox? The fact that we are planning to go on vacation, the child is ill, chickenpox, and the husband does not know whether he suffered from chickenpox in childhood. Should I worry about the fact that her husband ill with severe chickenpox? Will immunal (ehinotseya) husband to strengthen the immune system and prevent a severe form of disease, whether it makes sense to take? Perhaps there are some preparations to maintain and strengthen the immune system? Thank you.

Answer: It is my husband passed a blood test for antibodies to the virus herpes zoster. Will immunoglobulins G – excellent. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


Chickenpox

Question: I am 18 years old, I went to a friend for 1 day before the eruption, there is high probability that he is sick? and what medications he better priminyat?

Answer: If he had not suffered from chickenpox, the chances of contracting there. Of sufficiently proven effective means of prevention is a vaccine and acyclovir. Vaccine in Russia, seems to be registered, but I would be in this situation, great hopes on acyclovir. Let your friend talk to your doctor. Americans write about the good performance while taking acyclovir with the 8-th day after exposure. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


blood in the stool after chickenpox?

Question: Hello dear Zakharenko S. Mu My question, can there be blood in the stool after chickenpox?? "I'm sick chicken pox a week ago and it seemed to have nearly all gone, of course ostalois dry crust and all! And I began to notice a very small amount of blood in the stool (but even so she's otkudato won!) And I am very concerned. If you have no trouble'll show that it can be and whether to apply to doctors??

Answer: No, this should not be. The source of bright blood can be hemorrhoidal node or anal fissure, for example. Source of dark blood usually somewhere in the left half of the colon. Refer to surgeon. This would eliminate the "surface" problem. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


chickenpox

Question: Hello. I have chicken pox. I am 25 Fifth day. Yesterday, instead of blisters on his face and in several places there gnynichki. Pososvetuyte how to treat? It may take an antibiotic? My doctor advised tetracycline ointment. Thank you! Since YB. Elena

Answer: It is usually enough processing alcohol Zelenkov. She dries and disinfects and runs until visible on the skin. If pustules are many, it can be used inside amoxicillin (amoxiclav) or sumamed (Midecamycin). But do not forget about possible allergies, better consult a doctor in person. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


Chicken pox and shingles gepres

Question: My mother's herpes zoster. Correct diagnosis brought only two weeks after onset. All this time she has worked together with my daughter (1 year and 3 months.). Do I have a daughter catch chickenpox in contact with sick herpes zoster?

Answer: Not necessarily, although there is a chance (if the daughter had chickenpox do not hurt). Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


Chickenpox

Question: My child is 8 years old, now 6 day chickenpox. Tell me if you can bathe the child, if not all pimples burst? What can smudge the patient chickenpox except for green fodder? Is it normal that on his head and face a lot of big pimples? it possible to somehow speed up the process of healing of pimples that have not burst? How often should I lubricate the rash?

Answer: In Russia usually use green "or manganese. Zelenka alcohol is good that while she is on the skin – it works (drying and disinfecting). Head and face pr chickenpox always suffer, so do not be surprised. Process all necessary elements rash. If you do not see the brilliant green or pale – "update" color. Special measures for healing is not needed, usually every heal itself. The largest and most dense crust fall away late – after 2 weeks and later. But the traces after them heal 9chut longer, of course) without a trace. If you are concerned itch and want to wash the child – not in the bath and the shower (no washcloths and strong grinding). With a large number of mono ulcers using antibiotics. But to take such a decision should be your doctor. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM


chickenpox

Question: Pain in varicella little daughter (2.5 mo.), After contact with tenderhearted brother (3 yrs). He has recovered and went into the garden. How dangerous disease in such a small age. The doctor said that in his practice, this has not happened. I am afraid that my daughter will be complications. Tell me, please!

Answer: You suffered from chickenpox? Usually my mother's antibodies to protect the child from the disease. Therefore, the pediatrician was surprised. We must hope for the best. Do not panic. Usually the first week of the forecast becomes clear. Sincerely, Zakharenko SM