What to eat, how to care for yourself during chickenpox recovery? Doctor explains

In our society, people who have never contracted chickenpox at least once in their lives are rare. The disease, also called 'varicella-zoster,' is synonymous with its red blisters that leave scabs on the skin if not handled carefully. The disease, which spreads through bodily contact and bodily fluids, is highly contagious. Many experience the infection in their childhood, as children are the most susceptible to it. Rarely, adults also get it, and apparently, the disease is a lot more to handle at this stage of life. Once you have had the disease, you become immune to it.

Symptoms of chickenpox
1) Headache
2) Loss of appetite and stomachache
3) Blotchy skin
4) Low-grade fever
5) Exhaution
6) Itchy rash and blisters
7) Crusty spots on skin

Once infected...
Once a person gets infected, they can go through three stages of it - the 'rash' stage, the 'blistered rash' stage and the 'scab' stage. The disease can last for about 10 days. Although chickenpox is not generally considered a dangerous disease, it could get severe in pregnant women, elderly people and those who have low immunity. 

How to reserve health during chickenpox
Dr B Narda, medical officer, government homeo dispensary, Chelannoor, gives tips to stay healthy during a chickenpox infection. 
1) Eat food that is easy to digest. 
2) Drink lots of water. 
3) The rashes would fade and disappear if you let the chickenpox scabs fall off naturally. 
4) Washing your body in lukewarm water will reduce discomfort. 

5) The patient should strictly stay in isolation as the disease may spread. 
6) Wash your hands using soap and water. 
7) The utensils and clothes used by the patient should be handled separately. These should be washed in hot water. 8) Ensure good natural sunshine and air inside the room to destroy the virus.