Chicken pox
Kelly;my neighbour came running to me this morning on my way out to the market.Delilah;her 4 month old baby somehow had developed rashes since 2 days ago which looked liked chicken pox spots and her poor baby has somehow been crying through the night and refuses to eat.
Well,here are some soundly advise to young parents out there:-if you feel or am not sure of whats wrong with your baby;quickly bring your child for medical observation/treatment.!
Here is a guide to detect and treat infants with chicken pox:
Step1
Confirm diagnosis from the infant’s pediatrician. If you suspect chicken pox, you should take the child in for evaluation. Symptoms of chicken pox include a rash of small red bumps, fatigue and low grade fever.
Step2
Keep your baby quarantined. If the infant attends day care, you should keep her home until you get the all clear from your doctor. You should also keep her from playing with other children at home.
Step3
Relieve her itching. A chicken pox rash can prove very uncomfortable and itchy for an infant. An oatmeal bath and an anti-itch lotion like Calamine can help relieve the itching.
Step4
Cut his nails. Your baby will want to scratch at his skin while recovering from chicken pox. To prevent infection, keep his nails short or put mittens on his hands.
Step5
Give the infant any medications to help relieve symptoms. Your doctor may permit an over the counter fever reducer like Tylenol to help bring down her temperature. He may also give you antiviral and antihistamine medications for the infant.
BOTTOMLINE IS: Get medical consultation especially from your nearest Peadiatrician:)
