How to treat at home chickenpox in adults quickly and effectively. Stage circuit, drugs

Chickenpox in children occurs more easily than an adult. That is why it is better to recover up to 12 years. Viral disease accompanied by painful sensations, swollen lymph nodes, body temperature rises. Without timely treatment of a high probability of complications, including death.

What is chickenpox

Acute viral disease affecting the mucosa, skin rash and accompanied called varicella (chickenpox). The causative agent of herpes diseases are bacteria. Rashes appear not only on the skin, but also on internal organs (pancreas, esophagus, kidney).

Infection is carried by droplets, the incubation period is 1-3 weeks. The greatest danger to the patient is in the last days of the incubation period and the first week of the disease.

Spread of the virus occurs when a person sneezes, coughs. The peak incidence occurs in the autumn and winter. In most cases, chickenpox ill children becoming infected in preschool. The child has an illness produced strong immunity.

How to treat chickenpox in adults to prevent serious complications, tell the doctor infectious diseases. After 12 years, the disease is difficult. Particularly dangerous pathology for pregnant women. It has a negative impact on fetal development, provokes premature birth or death of a child.

Types of chickenpox in adults

The causative agent of disease is a type of herpes 3 Varicellazoster. Pathogens enter the human body and spread it, often settling on the mucous membranes.

In medicine, the following types of varicella in adults:

Title	Description
Rudimentary.	Asymptomatic form of chickenpox. Sometimes a person does not know what sick.
Pustular.	For a long time on the skin there are bubbles with purulent or turbid contents.
Bullous.	The disease is characterized by large eruptions on the skin, pronounced signs of intoxication, prolonged recovery of the epidermis after recovery.
Hemorrhagic.	It disrupted the process of blood clotting. Patient concerned multiple hemorrhages, and the bubbles are filled with blood.
Gangrenous.	Develops after hemorrhagic chickenpox. On the skin there are multiple ulcers and necrosis. Complication is severe intoxication, against which a high probability of death.
Visceral.	The rash affects internal organs. More common in children under one year with weakened immune systems. Visceral chickenpox leads to death of the patient.

Regardless of the type of the disease, an adult will need a specially selected treatment. Independently take medications is not recommended, since it can aggravate health.

Stage and grade of chickenpox in adults

In modern medicine distinguish typical and atypical chickenpox. In each case, there are characteristic symptoms.

The typical windmill is divided into definite forms:

Title	Description
Mild form.	In the early stages of chicken pox patient's condition is satisfactory. Appear on the skin rash of small size, low temperature, there are no signs of intoxication. Body rash is present 3 days, after which the vesicles dry up and heal.
The average shape.	In this case, varicella manifests signs of intoxication. In humans, a headache, there is a weakness in the body. On the body there are abundant rash, increased body temperature. The rash is present during the week.
Severe form.	Accompanied by severe symptoms of intoxication. Chickenpox causes severe weakness in the body, drowsiness, muscle and headaches. The temperature is increased (up to 40 ° C). Papules appear all over the body (face, head, genitals). Due to the central nervous system is disturbed vision, decreased sensitivity arise convulsions. Severe form of chicken pox in some situations provoke serious complications, which are characterized by the addition of purulent bacterial infection to the internal organs.

Atypical forms of chickenpox are rare, more often they hit the body with a weak immune pathological changes.

Provision has also 4 main stages of chicken pox in adults:

Title	Description
Incubation.	During this period, for 10-21 days, the virus spreads through the body. It moves to the upper respiratory tract, which accumulates and multiplies. The incubation period chickenpox clinical signs are absent.
Prodromal.	At this stage, large quantities pathogens enter the blood stream, causing the symptoms of viral infection. A headache, weakness, nausea, and fever. Sometimes there is vomiting or diarrhea with abdominal pain in the abdomen, lower back.
Step rash.	After the first signs of the disease, when the virus has spread to the skin and mucous membranes in the body appear itchy rash. First spots are formed, then papule, after which the bubbles. Temperature increases, increasing weakness and nausea, swollen lymph nodes.
Step sequelae.	The vesicles dry up, formed crusts fall off after these dark spots remain on the skin. At the site of the bubbles formed ulcers that heal within 5-10 days. In rare cases remain festering pustules scars. Stage residual effects lasts 1-2 weeks after the last eruption.

chickenpox treatment depends on the severity of its course, the duration of the period of the complex in adults. Mild form lasts 4-5 days. The duration of moderate and severe stage is 8-12 days.

Symptoms of chickenpox in adults

At the first signs of the virus dermatologist, infectious disease, and a therapist recommends immediately go to the hospital.

Given the extent and stage of varicella following features occur in the adult:

Title	Description
Skin rashes.	At an early stage, they resemble an allergic reaction or irritation. Pimples or sores are absent. Dermatologist recommended to go to hospital if there were any rash.
Headache.	One of the signs of chickenpox in adults who often ignore it.
Swollen lymph nodes.	The inflammatory process is present for a long time, causing discomfort and inconvenience.
Increased fatigue.	Normal life tires quickly. Clinical signs are not only chickenpox in adults, but also for other pathological disorders.
Disturbed sleep.	Worried sick chickenpox insomnia.
Nausea, vomiting.	The first symptoms of intoxication. They are present in the patient during the entire period of the disease.

human hospitalization is required in case of severe conditions, in order to prevent serious complications.

Causes of chickenpox in adults

The causative agent of the disease is the virus Varicella zoster of herpes family. In most cases, chickenpox develops after contact with an infected person. Recurrent relapses, as a rule, does not arise. The first signs of the disease appear as if in the same room with a person who has shingles.

The virus spreads quickly and is killed by exposure to ultraviolet rays or after heat treatment. Pathogens enter the body of a healthy person with inhaled air droplets or saliva. Ill risk adults who as children did not face with chickenpox.

There are triggers that increase the risk of viral diseases:

• contact with children under 12 years old who have no vaccination;
• work at school or kindergarten;
• touching the rash that accompanies chickenpox or shingles.

Infected with the virus is possible through the accessories, which were previously used by the sick person (clothing, bedding, towels).

Diagnosis of chickenpox in adults

Identify the virus in the human body allow laboratory tests, during which the patient's blood is taken. Diagnosis prescribed to patients with atypical clinical signs (strong intoxication, characteristic skin rash).

During an illness a person's immune system produces several types of antibodies:

Title	Description
Immunoglobulin M (LgM).	Antibodies protect the human body in the first days of illness.
Immunoglobulin G (LgG).	The largest number of blood cells observed by the end of the disease. Antibodies LgG life support the immune system, preventing the re-recurrence of chickenpox.

How to treat chickenpox in adults doctor will tell exactly when a complete diagnosis.

If necessary, the patient is prescribed additional examinations:

1. Chest X-ray. Diagnosis is required if the patient is suspected pneumonia.
2. Ultrasonography (US) of the abdominal cavity. The survey is carried out if there is a suspicion that the pathological changes negatively impacted the spleen and liver.
3. Lumbar puncture. For suspected development meningitis patient needle is introduced between the lumbar vertebrae. So taking the material (CSF) for in vitro studies.

It is crucial to go to the hospital with chicken pox adult. Properly chosen therapy will allow more to begin treatment and prevent serious complications.

When to see a doctor

Chickenpox is classified as infectious pathologies. Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases physician involved. The first clinical signs appear immediately, for this reason, patients treated with common complaints to the therapist.

Expert help is needed if the patient:

1. Body temperature rose to 39 ° C and above.
2. There are abundant precipitation.
3. There were complications (pneumonia, meningitis, encephalitis).

In such situations also require hospitalization.

Prevention of chickenpox in adults

Chickenpox is an infectious disease that spreads rapidly. Prevention of this disease is vaccination.

Dermatologists also recommends comply with certain rules, if a family has a sick, that will help protect other family members:

1. It is important to observe quarantine. Patient man with chickenpox isolated in a separate room.
2. All family members are encouraged to wear a gauze bandage.
3. The sick person should be made a separate dish, and personal accessories personal hygiene.
4. Things the patient should also be washed separately.

How to treat chickenpox in adults tell infectious disease doctor, but do not forget the support of the immune system.

During his illness to give up bad habits (alcohol, cigarettes). Correctly also eat and drink vitamin complexes more walk in the fresh air. Chicken pox are not perfect, so the doctor advised to contact the hospital immediately as soon as the first symptoms of disease.

Methods of treatment of chickenpox in adults

Therapy selects a dermatologist or infectious disease after a complete diagnosis and diagnosis. It is recommended to comply with bed rest and change often, underwear and bed linen.

Rashes on the body treated with special antiseptic (Zelenka, fukortsin). Absolutely can not swim, because the rash does not get wet. Appointed by medications can be used folk recipes medicine men and healers.

Medications

Treatment begins with bed rest. It is important during the first 3-5 days, take good care of the skin and treat rashes antiseptic. They warn secondary infection. The mucosa of the oral or sodium handle Furacilinum sulfatsilom.

drug Group	Title	The use and effectiveness
Antiviral drugs.	"Acyclovir", "famciclovir"	Act specifically against the causative agent of the disease. Take 200 mg of 5 p. a day for 5 d.
Immunomodulators.	"Interferon", "Timalin", "Ronkeylikin".	5-10 mg for 3-10 d. If necessary, the doctor prescribes a second course of treatment after 1-6 months.
Immunostimulants.	"TSikloferon", "Anaferon".	It is recommended to take 3 tablets. 1 p. per day. 2-3 weeks is assigned a second course of treatment.
Antipyretics.	"Ibuprofen", "Nurofen".	Table 1-2. (200-400 mg) in one portion. The daily maximum dosage of 6 tab. Between doses of drugs recommended withstand 4-6 hours.
Antihistamines.	"Suprastin", "Tavegil".	75-100 mg for 3-4 p. Treatment continues until no characteristic symptoms.

Severe states of chickenpox in adults require the use of immunoglobulins, drugs are administered intravenously. Preparations selects the physician after a medical examination, on the basis of the results obtained. Independently take medication can not, they provoke serious adverse reactions.

Traditional methods

How to treat chickenpox in adults also prompt sorcerers and healers. But the use of their recipes are advised to discuss with your doctor. Decoctions and infusions with herbs reduce skin rash, prevent their further spread. Traditional medicine helps to relieve the discomfort and itching.

Title	Recipe	The use and effectiveness
Melissa.	Pour ½ tablespoon dried or fresh plant with hot water (1 st.), infuse 1.5 hours.	The resulting infusion is taken orally 2-3 p. per day.
Broth-based parsley.	Greens finely chopped. Pour 2 tablespoons boiling water (2 tbsp.), insist 30 min.	For therapeutic purposes, the medication take 1 tbsp 3 r. per day.
Bath Calendula.	Fresh or dried flowers of the plant (4-5 tablespoons) with cold water (1 L). Put over medium heat, warm for 20-30 minutes.	The resulting broth is added to the bathroom while bathing. Calendula removes the inflammatory process, and reduces the rash on the body.

Chickenpox is recommended to use blueberries or drink its juice. The product has a negative impact on the virus, weakening the negative impact of the pathogen.

Other methods

During the treatment of varicella is recommended for adults to comply with diet food. It is important to consume more foods with vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins. At the time of treatment should abandon fatty meat, fish, spices, acute and smoked foods.

You can eat any bread, honey, confectionery products. The diet is recommended to add chicken or turkey, cereals, vegetables, fruits, lean fish, soups, broths, dairy products. To remove toxins from the body, drink more tea, fruit drinks and juices. Patients are advised to eat small meals 4-5 p. per day.

possible complications

Skin rashes on the body of an adult varicella there for 9 days longer than in children. In some situations, after traces of them removed in beauty parlor. Chickenpox for an adult is dangerous pathology that require consulting a dermatologist and timely treatment.

Without therapy increases the risk of serious complications:

1. Vision problems. When the rash spreads to the cornea of ​​the eye, after the bubble scars. The patient may partially or completely lose sight.
2. Viral pneumonia. A common complication of chickenpox faced by pregnant women or teenagers.
3. Vulva in women. In men, the inflammatory process extends to the foreskin.
4. Optic neuritis, which causes loss of vision.
5. With the defeat of viral pharyngeal mucosa disease develops laryngitis and tracheitis.
6. Acute stomatitis.
7. Malfunctions of the kidneys and liver.

Encephalitis and meningitis are developing against a background of destruction of nerve cells and virus mater.

The risk category for which serious complications can occur are:

• pregnant women without a history of chickenpox earlier;
• People with suppressed immune systems after long-term treatment (chemotherapy);
• Patients who take steroids (rheumatoid arthritis);
• People with weakened immune systems (HIV infection).

Defenses of the human organism also weaken after organ transplantation or bone marrow transplantation. It is crucial to consult a dermatologist or infectious diseases to determine the disease and choose the most effective treatment.

In most cases, complete recovery from chickenpox in adults comes after 14 days. Running conditions require more time, at least a month. Dermatologists recommend go to the hospital immediately, at the first signs of chickenpox. Timely and correctly chosen treatment will help prevent the consequences.

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