What Are the Symptoms of Chicken Pox?

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The symptoms are primarily skin rashes and fever. The best way to prevent chickenpox is through vaccine. Vaccinated kids usually do not get infected. As it is a highly contagious disease, it is important to quarantine the infected person to stop the spread of the disease. Take a look at this article to learn about the symptoms of this disease in detail so that you can seek timely medical help.

Symptoms Of Chickenpox

The main symptoms of chickenpox are blister-like skin rashes. The symptoms appear in three stages; the disease may last 4-7 days.

• In the first stage, red and bumpy rashes, called papules, appear on the body. Usually, rashes first appear on the torso, mainly in the back and stomach areas.

• In the second stage, the rashes get filled with fluids and are called vesicles. The vesicles may start bursting.

• In the third stage, the blisters scab over. These blisters can appear anywhere on the body, from the inside of the mouth to the eyelids and even the genitals.

The other symptoms of chickenpox are as follows:

• Fever

• Fatigue

• Loss of appetite

• Headache

• Stomach ache

• Skin rashes

• Bumps on the skin filled with milky fluid

• After a couple of days, the blisters become cloudy and scab

• While one group of blisters scab, new blisters appear in groups

• Children with pre-existing skin conditions may get more blisters