Chickenpox in adults is considered a rare disease. In this case, a more severe course of the disease is observed. For men, this disease is dangerous. It causes negative changes in bone tissue and affects the childbearing function. If a patient does not receive timely medical assistance, the risk of developing a variety of complications increases.
Causes of pathology
Chickenpox or chicken pox appears in humans under the influence of the virus. This microorganism affects the cellular function. It changes the structure of the cell membrane and leads to deformation of the tissue.
This type of herpes is transmitted from the carrier to a healthy person. If an adult man has not had a pathology in childhood, he can easily get chickenpox.
The causes of the appearance of the disease are diverse. The main negative factor is the decrease in the protective properties of the body. The immune system acts as a protective barrier. Upon ingestion, the herpes virus immediately dies. Special antibodies are responsible for the elimination and death of the microorganism. They are necessary for the instant capture of foreign substances. When the immunity decreases, this function is lost. The man is affected by chicken pox.
You can also buy varicella from the carrier of this ailment. Often the risk group includes children under 7 years old. At this age, the immune system becomes established. When a child suffers a disease, he has a persistent protection against further chickenpox repeat. In this case, an adult man can easily get infected from a child in the absence of antibodies in his body.
There is also a household transmission path. If the family has a person who is sick with an acute form of chickenpox, then healthy people can easily pick up ailment. In this case, you must abandon the use of a shared towel, bed linen and personal care products.
The disease has a certain incubation period. At the adult explicit signs of herpes appear only after 2-3 weeks after contact with the patient. Due to this feature, doctors recommend taking steps to prevent the disease.
Symptoms of chicken pox
Chickenpox has several symptoms indicative of male infection. The patient has the following negative symptoms of the disease:
- The onset of febrile syndrome and an increase in temperature;
- Specific rashes on the skin;
- Intoxication of the body;
- Severe burning and itching in the area of the vesicle formations.
Feverish syndrome appears suddenly. A sharp increase in temperature is accompanied by a protective reaction of the body. The patient begins to shiver. He complains of constant cold. A few hours later, there is an additional sign of chickenpox.
The main symptom of herpes is considered to be vesicle formation on the skin. Initially, there is a small spot reddening. On the skin appear rashes. Their gradual development is accompanied by the appearance of small bubbles on the surface. The liquid accumulates in the bubble. It consists of dead tissue cells, viruses and leukocytes. This fluid, when removed from the bubble causes the formation of ulcers. For this reason, it is not recommended to touch the rashes, to open them.
The appearance of spots is accompanied by severe burning and itching. The patient is constantly trying to scratch the blisters. If the surface of the bladder is damaged, an ulcer forms on the skin area. It does not heal for a long time. Scars in the form of a circle remain on the skin.
The acute form of chickenpox in adults also causes a general intoxication of the body. A person complains of nausea, vomiting and pain in the abdominal cavity. If there is intoxication, you need to call an ambulance. Such a man should be sent to an outpatient treatment.
Diagnosis of the disease
For the diagnosis of a doctor, a blood test should be studied. In the patient's fluid, the presence of antibodies aimed at combating pathology is established. Also, in the study of blood, an increase in the content of leukocytes is detected. The number of white cells increases with the appearance of inflammation.
It is also necessary to study the overall clinical picture. The presence of vesicle formations indicates infection with chickenpox. In an adult patient, spots can be located on any part of the body. You should also study the condition of mucous tissues.
In men, chickenpox often affects the oral cavity and scrotum. In these areas, the blisters cause severe soreness. And they have a negative impact on the characteristics of life. When the oral cavity is damaged a man stops taking solid food. The development of chickenpox on the scrotum is accompanied by a rejection of sexual contact. The presence of all these signs helps to accurately diagnose pathology.
Treatment methods
Elimination of chickenpox can be achieved only by combined treatment. Therapy consists of exposure to the bladder and the administration of oral medications. The tablet form should have the following properties:
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Antihistamine effect; - Anti-inflammatory effect;
- Immunomodulating properties;
- Anti-virus effect.
The main therapy is carried out with drugs that have an antiviral effect. These substances contribute to the rapid elimination of the herpes virus from the body. For the treatment of chickenpox, antiviral agents such as Acyclovir, Panavir, Valtrex are used. The choice of dosage depends on the degree of damage to the body and the frequency of relapses of the disease.
For severe burning and itching, use antihistamines. They help reduce this symptomatology and alleviate the general condition of the patient. Due to severe fatigue against the chickenpox, doctors recommend taking antihistamines related to the last generation. Such substances include citrine, fenkarol and desloratadine. These drugs do not cause drowsiness. Their impact does not reduce efficiency.
It is also necessary to strengthen the protective properties of the body. To do this, take immunomodulatory drugs. This therapy helps to speed up recovery and fight with herpes. Modern doctors advise to take drugs that do not have a plant base. With chickenpox, they can cause an undesirable allergic reaction.
It should be noted that bubble formations also need to be processed. For this, drying agents are used. Often patients use brilliant green or fucocin for this purpose. Both agents contribute to the rapid elimination of fluid from the bladder. In this case the rashes quickly dry up and disappear. In case of large spots it is recommended to additionally use topical antiviral drugs. Many doctors advise treating the blisters with panavir in the form of a gel or spray. Treatment continues until the rash disappears completely.
The most effective method for controlling chickenpox in adults is vaccination. This method of prevention helps the body to develop its own antibodies to this virus. Later, men do not get chickenpox.
If the patient does not have an inoculation, he must contact the medical center on his own. This will help to avoid such an unpleasant phenomenon as chicken pox in adults.
