Chickenpox in Children
November 19, 2008
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is an acute contagious disease which is common in children between the age group of 1 to 10. It is a viral disease and occurs most commonly in late winter or early spring. However, since the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine, cases of chickenpox in children have decreased almost 70-90%. Given below are some symptoms associated with this problem and ways by which it can be treated.
Chickenpox in children usually brings with it symptoms of low grade fever and loss of appetite followed by rashes. These rashes first appear in crops and slowly develop into small blisters which are itchy. These rashes can occur anywhere in the body and are more common on trunk or covered areas of the body. It is generally found that these rashes first start on the scalp, face and trunk and then spreads to arms and legs. These blisters take about 2 weeks to disappear. Dry cough, sore throat and even vomiting are other symptoms associated with chickenpox. However, there are certain complications which might occur with chickenpox, especially if it is not treated properly. These risk factors primarily include red spots and rashes becoming permanent scars and even getting infected. An ear infection develops in about 1 in 20 cases. Some rare complications include pneumonia and inflammation of the brain.
If you find any of such symptoms, you should get medical attention for your child to help him effectively cope with this problem. The treatment is mainly aimed at easing symptoms while the immune system deals with the virus. During chickenpox, you should give your child plenty to drink to avoid dehydration, and should also cut short his nails to avoid scratching of rashes. Since chickenpox is highly infectious, you should prevent it from spreading to other people. Thus, avoid sending your child to school and keep him away from others. Also, keep his bathing towel and utensils separate from others to prevent this virus from spreading. If any complication exists, you should consult your doctor to keep your child healthy.
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