How to treat chickenpox in adults at home

Chickenpox is an infectious disease in which mucous membranes and skin are affected. And unpleasant symptoms in the form of a rash and itching make this disease unbearable. In addition, chickenpox spreads very quickly and one sick person can become a source of infection for a huge number of people. And since anyone can get infected, you need to know how to cure the disease with folk remedies.

How can you get infected

It is generally accepted that only children are affected by chickenpox, but in reality this is not so. Chickenpox is transmitted by airborne droplets, so everyone can get it. Adults can easily become infected if they are not ill during childhood. The exception is a strong immune system. But those who already had chickenpox have nothing to fear, as the body develops immunity to it. The most dangerous period when you can catch a disease from an infected person is the first and second weeks of the disease.

The causative agent of chickenpox is a virus called Varicella zoster. Its feature is that it spreads very quickly, moving in the air. It is enough to go past a person with chickenpox, so that the virus has time to get into the body. The insidiousness of the virus also lies in the fact that the first symptoms occur several days after infection. During this period, it is impossible to determine whether a person is sick, due to which others become ill.

In an adult, chickenpox can be much more severe than in a child. Strong intoxication occurs, and the fever lasts much longer. But the main thing is not to comb the itchy wounds so as not to infect the infection and prevent suppuration. In rare cases, this causes encephalitis, which can be fatal. Other bacterial infections are also no less dangerous. This disease is especially dangerous for pregnant women, since the virus negatively affects the development of the fetus.

Dangerous complications provoked by chickenpox:

• meningitis;
• loss of vision;
• chickenpox pneumonia;
• laryngitis;
• optic neuritis;
• arthritis.

Symptoms of chickenpox

Chickenpox does not appear immediately, since initially from all the symptoms a person feels only an increase in body temperature. And confuses the disease with the common cold. Only then do signs such as:

• persistent rashes on the skin that cause itching;
• severe headaches;
• feeling unwell.

Most rashes appear on the shoulders, abdomen, and chest. Sometimes rashes can spread to the legs. But most of them are on the upper body, including the face. The appearance of ulcers on the mucous membrane, for example, on the gums and the inside of the cheeks, is not ruled out. There is an increase in lymph nodes, which is accompanied by painful sensations.

Stages of the disease

There are several forms of the disease, depending on the degree of infection. Chickenpox in a light form is tolerated quite simply. The temperature practically does not rise, and there are very few rashes. They stay on the body for a very short time just a couple of days. For the middle form, characteristic intoxication of the body, in which the patient feels a serious increase in temperature. The rash appears in large numbers and lasts about a week.

But the most dangerous stage of chickenpox is a severe form. Very severe intoxication occurs, weakness, drowsiness and severe pain appear throughout the body. Temperatures can reach 38–40 ° C. Rashes appear not only on the body, but also on the mucous membranes, that is, in the mouth, etc. The nervous system is severely affected, and bacterial infections of the internal organs can begin.

Rules for successful treatment

Since chickenpox is a contagious disease with severe consequences, certain rules must be followed:

• the patient’s bedding is changed daily;
• the first 3-4 days, washing is prohibited;
• while taking a shower, do not use washcloths, soap, etc .;
• the patient's room should be ventilated;
• during the disease, it is necessary to follow a diet, excluding fried, salty and spicy dishes;
• also the patient should have his own dishes.

Folk remedies

Before treating at home, you should consult a doctor. It is necessary to find out if this case of chickenpox is dangerous. If the specialist allows you to be treated on an outpatient basis, then you can use alternative recipes. First of all, the body needs to be helped in the fight against the disease, that is, to strengthen the immune system. Then relieve unpleasant symptoms, that is, itching.

To boost immunity
In addition to the vitamin complex, in order to strengthen the body, you can make the following remedy. It will take a rosehip infusion, which is very easy to prepare. 2-3 tbsp. l berries are poured with boiling water and infused for several hours. Then add carrots chopped in mashed potatoes to this liquid. The medicine must be thoroughly mixed and taken in 3-4 tbsp. l 2 times a day.

For this remedy, you need half a glass of viburnum berries. Grind them, and then add half a liter of boiled, but not hot, milk. Stir everything and add honey to taste. To drink during the day. The infusion perfectly strengthens the body and helps fight the virus.

A garlic-based medicine has a good effect on immunity. To cook it, you need to grind the cloves of a medium-sized head of garlic and add vegetable oil. Give a remedy to infuse well for about a day. Then take 1-2 tsp. several times a day. Approximately in equal proportions, lemon juice and honey are mixed. This mixture should be taken 2 times a day for 1 tsp.

To relieve itching and rash
These unpleasant symptoms can be removed with the help of such folk recipes:

1. For lotions should make infusion - 3 tbsp. l turn insist half an hour in a glass of boiling water. Then gently strain. In the infusion, it is best to moisten not with bandages or cotton wool, but with cotton compresses. Otherwise, the villi will additionally irritate the skin and the itching will only intensify.
2. Scabies compresses can be made from garlic. It is required to crush one head and fill it with water, preferably warm. Leave for one hour, and then make lotions.
3. A positive effect is given by lotions from soda solution. For 1 tsp. soda will need a glass of boiled water. Such compresses can be done all day.
4. Wipe the affected areas with a decoction of oak bark. A small amount of bark, previously chopped, boil over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Cool, strain and make compresses.
5. To relieve inflammation in the mouth, tincture of calendula is used. It is enough to pour 1 tbsp. l medicinal flowers with a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. Then rinse your mouth with this liquid.
6. To get rid of such unpleasant symptoms as itching and scabies, you can take a bath with soda. Enough 100 gr. soda in the bath.

If a person in childhood did not get chickenpox, it is best not to risk it and get vaccinated. It is optional, but can help, especially when planning a pregnancy. In addition, the older the person, the more difficult it will be to tolerate the disease. Various complications and the appearance of concomitant diseases are likely.

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