My father is just recovered from chicken pox.?
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relax, its normal after a fever for youer skin to peel. its because he hasn't been doint the things that normally sloughs off the skin and it built up over the past few weeks, plus new skin has formed since the infection and has replaced all the old skin
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What Is Chickenpox?\n\nChickenpox is a rash illness caused by a virus. Once a person is exposed to the virus, it takes between 2 and 3 weeks before the symptoms appear. Chickenpox usually occurs in childhood. Adults who contract chickenpox are usually more ill, especially with pneumonia. Chickenpox is very common and highly contagious. Approximately 3 million cases occur each year in the United States. More than 90% of chickenpox cases occur in children less than 12 years of age.\n\nSymptoms of Chickenpox?\n\nThe symptoms of chickenpox vary from individual to individual. Some people may experience all of these symptoms while others experience one or two. The symptoms are: Mild fever, backache, headache, sore throat, a rash (red spots) and blisters filled with fluid. The fever varies between 101º F to 105º F and returns to normal when the blisters have disappeared.\n\nHow is Chickenpox Transmitted?\n\nChickenpox is transmitted through the air. When a patient with chickenpox coughs or sneezes, they expel tiny droplets that carry the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus, VZV). If a person who has never had chickenpox inhales these particles, the virus enters the lungs and is carried through the blood to the skin where it causes the typical rash of chickenpox. The infected droplets cause an initial infection in the respiratory epithelium. The incubation period (the time between exposure to the virus and appearance of symptoms) is between 10 and 20 days.\n\nBefore the typical rash appears, patients often develop a fever, headache, swollen glands and other flu like symptoms.\n\nSkin vesicles contain the virus but are not the primary sources. Scabs are not infectious. Patients are contagious from 2 days before onset of the rash until all lesions have crusted.\n\nCan Chickenpox be prevented?\n\nYes. The easiest way to prevent catching chickenpox is to get vaccinated. However, vaccination is only successful in 70% to 90% of all vaccinations. Individuals who have been vaccinated but still acquire chickenpox, usually have a milder disease that heals more quickly than non vaccinated individuals.\n\nChickenpox and Pregnancy\n\nChickenpox can cause serious problems during pregnancy, especially when infection occurs early in the pregnancy or at the time of delivery. If it occurs early in pregnancy, several types of fetal abnormalities, including limb abnormalities, scarring of internal organs and neurological damage can occur. Pregnant women who suspect exposure to chicken pox should immediately contact their healthcare provider.
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If this is a serious problem for you, why on earth would you ask on this site?  Would you really follow advice from someone like me.  I know me and I wouldn't.  \n\nIf you are not happy with your doctor's advice (or lack thereof) get a second, third or even fourth opinion.  You can also try www.nih.gov and check out germane clinical studies.  But don't try to self-diagnose.\n\nIt is entirely possible that, due to the chronic overuse of antibiotics over the past 50 years, you have been infected by a bacteria that has become immune to antibiotics, in which case, there is little your local doctor is going to be able to do for you.  If there is one in your area, go to a teaching hospital.  If there is not, take the trip.  And make sure you are seen by a specialist in infectious diseases.\n\nHopefully you are smart enough to know to ignore the answers you will undoubtedly get that advise you to pray for a cure, or to give up because you are being punished by God.\n\nOr, do what my grandmother did.  Run around your front yard naked three times at 2:00 a.m. during the full moon while swinging a 3 week dead, unplucked chicken (yeah, it's fowl) over your head and chanting "Boil, boil, toil and trouble - I don't want to lance this bubble"  It might or might not help, but you'll meet your neighbors, and maybe your local police.  Grams married a really cute detective.\n\nGood luck.  (And don't eat the chicken)
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Generally speaking, once you have had chicken pox you will not get it again...however, if the exposure/case of chicken pox you had was minimal, there is a chance you may get it again.(chicken pox that is.)  Now, chicken pox is caused by Vericella (not the correct spelling)which is a virus I think...this can come back years later and cause Shingles which is a very painful condition that effects your nerves.\n\nEither way, if you suspect this, you need to see a doctor...the older you get past childhood, Chicken pox can be very serious and cause a type of pneumonia that can lead to death...get it checked out!
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ok firstly uve got to eat a lot of green vegetables n fruits. also drink healthy fruit drinks like real juice( trust me it helped my brpther when his haemoglobin exceeded the limit). also drink home emade lemon juice too
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It could be a number of things. It could be a virus. Or has he perhaps been taking any medications in which this might be a side effect? \nWhatever it is, since it has been going on for over two weeks, he definitely needs to consult a physician.
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Hello.  I'm glad you love the Lord.   I'm sure you're Dad will be fine.\nThey're letting you visit him, which is a very good sign.  They're just keeping him for a couple days to keep an eye on him and make sure he's strong enough to go home.\nI'll say a prayer for you and your Father....\nHe'll be home before you know it.\nMaybe you could do something special for him for when he gets home.  Clean up the house real good. Change the bedding on his bed.  Bake him a cake, or a pie....\nWith a caring daughter like you how could he not be better...\nGod Bless....
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Father, We come before you and ask your Mercy and grace for this person.  Please use this time to show him your love, compassion and power as he rests in your mercy.  Please restore him from the top of head to the soles of his feet.  Give the physicians the knowledge on how to treat him.  You are our Great Physician.  We ask for his life, and we pray your will in his life.  Lord change him so he will be able to share his testimony with others.  We ask this in Jesus Holy Name.  Amen.
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I know someone like you. he had an infectious disease into his body then you must go to an infectious Dr. very fast & try to find what infectious has made this sever problem to you.\n"dont take it easy"\nI suggest you to have a full CBC (blood test).
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No, I don't believe so.  You can only have shingles after you've had the chicken pox virus.  I'd have it checked out immediately though.  There's so many things it could be!
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I had the Chicken Pox when I was 2(that's very young to get them). I remember it well. After that, no memories until I was 4. It must have been the traumatic experience. It makes sense now that I hear about yours.
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Please be positive, as even despite a burst ulcer, a bout of pneumonia (probably from aspiration because of the fact that proper preparation would have been impossible with a burst ulcer), and two attacks of acute ischaemia from the (high) pressure he has had, your uncle is still there waiting to come out of the problems he has had.  It would be totally inappropriate to compare an intensive care with a morgue or a mortuary, where you think no one comes out.  He or she is taken to an intensive care unit just to do the best for a patient so that he or she walks out of it after having recovered.  Please do not despair and lose hope.  Cheer up.  After all your uncle has gone through and is still there in the intensive care, it means that the things are being taken care in the best possible manner.  It is a difficult time for you and your family and kindly accept my best wishes.  Cheer up and keep your fingers crossed.
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If your mother already had chicken pox, then you visiting isn't a problem.  If she hasn't, yes, you could feasibly pass it on through close contact.  Regardless, when you do visit, wash your hands thoroughly prior to entering her room, and avoid close contact if possible.\n\nAlso, do not bring your son anywhere near the hospital.  Regardless of your mother's condition, he could make other patients, staff, and/or visitors very ill.
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I have seen this quite a few times in elderly people after the flu jab. He does need to see his GP who will more than likely say that it's nothing to do with the flu jab but I'm not convinced as I see too much of this to be a coincidence. Make sure he is adequately hydrated & fed as he may not have been looking after himself if he was feeling rough. I wish you well.
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You must contact your GP. If its convenient take a friend along for support. As far as I know back-dated sickness lines are valid- after all you could have been in a coma for the previous week. Failing that, insist on a home visit from your GP. 'Phone or write to your employer-they may be unsympathetic but it shows you have been trying to manage the conduct of your abscence. Assuming you get a long-term sickness note, (even two weeks), use the time to make a note of the demands made on you and why you consider them unreasonable. Contact your union rep or professional representative- they should be able to give you legal advice and support in any tribunal. It is the duty of your employer to ensure safe and secure working conditions for you and this certainly includes work-related stress. You will probably not lose your job, so do not worry on that account. So get in touch with your GP first, you'll feel alot better having made that first step. Remember stress is an illness, as much as flu, measles, chickenpox etc, it can and does happen to anyone and its NOT a sign of weakness! Good Luck!
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Oh, I am really sorry he isn't well. You neeed to get a second opinion from another doctor, maybe a pediatrician, if it were my kid I wouldn't accept a flu diagnosis.
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My heart goes out to you and your Dad and your whole family. This must be really hard for you all. Especially around the holidays. I believe that everybody and every living thing on this earth has an energy about them. If I were you I would take his hand in yours and pour your energy into him. Give him as much as energy as you can. I cannot tell you how to do it because for me, it just happens. I can feel the love and the warmth intertwining with the other.\nThis is the time you of all people need to keep the faith, whichever faith that is. By you keeping the faith and sharing it with your Dad, it will help to keep his faith. More faith means more positive energy and a stronger recovery. Share your energy with your family and friends. It will be passed onto your Dad as well. \nDo not be sad. Sadness is not a good energy. You must believe all will be well. Know your Dad wants to be well. Deep inside he doesn't want to let you down. Show him how positive you are about it. Don't act it. Believe it and when all is said and done, things will be what they were. Maybe now, they will even be better. As a Dad myself, there is nothing more important to me than to make my daughter happy and I am sure your Dad is the same way.\nKeep the faith. Be positive. BELIEVE in your Dad recovery. Share your energy with him each and every time you see him. Tell him you love and not just in passing. Take an actual moment of time to convey this to him.\nChin up. Take note the beautiful day that is out there. Take a walk in nature. Let natures energy revive you, charge you, and bring that back to your Dad.\nTake care and remember. "Don't worry, be happy"!