Symptoms and Duration of Chickenpox: A Quick Guide

Chickenpox Symptoms: Chickenpox is an infectious disease that can affect every person. It is caused by the varicella-zostervirus. Let us tell you that this virus is related to the herpes virus family. Although chickenpox can affect people of any age. But it mostly affects children. Chickenpox is also called smallpox. Most people know it as smallpox.

Chickenpox or smallpox usually gets cured in one to two weeks. But, in some cases, smallpox can take a long time to heal. Chickenpox can cause different types of symptoms in every person. But it is very common to experience these symptoms when you get smallpox. Let us know the symptoms of smallpox from Dr. Raman Kumar, President and General Physician of Family Physicians of India-

What are the symptoms of smallpox?

1. Mild fever:

Mild or moderate fever can be a common symptom of chickenpox. The first thing a person may experience when chickenpox comes out is fever. Fever occurs when chickenpox occurs because it is a viral infection. The body activates its immune system to fight this infection. The person suffering from this may have a mild fever.

2. Itchy rashes:

The elders of the house can guess chickenpox by looking at the rashes on the skin. When chickenpox breaks out, large rashes start appearing on the skin. They also cause severe itching. Itching occurs when chickenpox breaks out because chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. When this virus enters the body, it releases chemicals in the skin. Due to this, itching starts to be felt. The rashes that come out due to chickenpox can also fill with water.

3. Fatigue and weakness:

If you have red rashes on your skin. Also, if you experience fatigue and weakness, then understand that you have chickenpox. Fatigue and weakness can also be symptoms of chickenpox. Actually, due to chickenpox, the immune system starts weakening. Due to this, you may experience fatigue. Take special care of your diet to remove fatigue and weakness.

4. Severe headache:

Severe headaches can also be a symptom of chickenpox. When a person gets chickenpox, he may experience a headache along with fever and fatigue. This is caused by an infection caused by a virus.

5. Loss of appetite:

When a person gets chickenpox, the affected person may feel less hungry. During this time, there may be a lack of water in the person's body. Also, the digestive system may get disturbed, due to which appetite may be affected. That is, the desire to eat decreases in chickenpox.