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Suggest Treatment For Chickenpox In A 7 Year Old Child

Hi my 7 year old daughter just been confirmed to have chicken pox 2 days ago which is thursday however a spot have appeared since monday. Can i know the specific diet that she can take as currently i have only been giving her plain porridge and plain water. I heard taking coconut drink might help and is it true?
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hello,

* Chickenpox is a self-limiting condition and takes around 7-10 days for its resolution.

Additional guidelines as per your requirement

- allow her plenty of liquids as coconut water, lemon juice, fresh made
juices to maintain hydration

- a diet consisting of protein, vitamin, carbohydrates and minerals

- cold tapid water sponging

- aloe vera gel over skin lesions

- avoid excess sun exposure

- antipyretic as paracetamol or acetaminophen for fever spikes control

* As and when required do remain in regular follow up with her pediatrician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Chickenpox In A 7 Year Old Child

Hello, * Chickenpox is a self-limiting condition and takes around 7-10 days for its resolution. Additional guidelines as per your requirement - allow her plenty of liquids as coconut water, lemon juice, fresh made juices to maintain hydration - a diet consisting of protein, vitamin, carbohydrates and minerals - cold tapid water sponging - aloe vera gel over skin lesions - avoid excess sun exposure - antipyretic as paracetamol or acetaminophen for fever spikes control * As and when required do remain in regular follow up with her pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon