What should I do if I have chickenpox and keep having a fever?
Recently, topics related to chickenpox have become popular on social media and health forums. Many parents and patients are concerned about how to deal with chickenpox accompanied by persistent fever. This article will provide you with structured answers based on popular discussions and medical advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Frequently Asked Questions about Chickenpox Fever
| question | Frequency of occurrence (last 10 days) |
|---|---|
| How long does chickenpox fever last? | 32% |
| What is the fever level that requires medical attention? | 28% |
| How to physically cool down? | 25% |
| Selection of antipyretics | 15% |
2. Guidelines for treating chickenpox fever
1. Determine the duration of fever
Fever caused by chickenpox usually lasts for 3-5 days. If it lasts for more than 5 days or the body temperature repeatedly exceeds 39°C, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
2. Temperature classification processing
| body temperature range | Processing method |
|---|---|
| 37.3-38.5℃ | Physical cooling + drinking more water |
| 38.5-39℃ | Take antipyretics as directed by your doctor |
| ＞39℃ | seek medical attention immediately |
3. Recommended physical cooling methods
• Wipe with warm water (avoiding rash area)
• Use of antipyretic patches
• Keep room temperature 22-24℃
• Wear loose, breathable clothing
4. Precautions for drug use
| Available medications | contraindicated drugs |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | Aspirin |
| Ibuprofen (doctor's guidance required) | Hormone drugs |
3. Compilation of recent popular questions and answers
Q: Can I take a bath during chickenpox fever?
A: You can take a warm shower (below 38℃), avoid scrubbing the rash area, and dry it immediately after washing.
Q: What should I do if my rash gets worse when I have a fever?
A: This is a normal course of the disease. Keep your skin clean, avoid scratching, and use calamine lotion if necessary.
Q: What should I pay attention to in my diet?
A: Recommend the recently searched "chickenpox diet plan":
• Drink more warm water and rice soup
• Moderate amount of protein (steamed eggs, tofu)
• Avoid seafood, spicy and other fatty foods
4. Situations requiring immediate medical treatment
✓ Persistent high fever (>3 days)
✓ Drowsiness or irritability
✓ Purulent rash or severe pain
✓ Shortness of breath, headache and vomiting
5. Things to note during the recovery period
According to the data shared by patients in the past 10 days, the average recovery period takes 7-10 days. It is recommended:
• Isolate at home until the rash scabs over
• Take your temperature 2 times a day
• Keep your home ventilated
• Avoid contact with pregnant women, infants and young children
Special reminder:Chickenpox cases have been increasing in many places recently. If the fever is accompanied by abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to conduct online consultation through the Internet hospital (data shows that the number of pediatric online consultations has increased by 40% in the past 10 days).
This article combines recent popular science content from health-related accounts and official advice from tertiary hospitals, hoping to help you safely get through the course of chickenpox. Remember to collect and share it with those who need it!
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