By Dr. Nikhat Choudhary
Introduction
One of the main reasons why I turned to homeopathy is that I often have patients coming to me looking for natural treatments for chicken pox. The varicella-zoster virus causes this highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children but can also occur in adults. I will outline its background, causes, and effects of chickenpox in the future. Moreover, I will explore the benefits of homeopathic treatment and introduce five homeopathic treatments that are known to work effectively.
Causes
From my practice, chicken pox is usually due to:
Hand to hand contact with an individual who is infected
Being exposed to respiratory droplets when you are near an infected person
Touching objects or things that are contaminated by the virus
Contacts with an individual that has shingles (a condition that is part of the same virus)
Symptoms
The symptoms which are predominantly presented in my patients are:
The rash is the first symptom of the disease and it begins as a red, itchy area that eventually turns into fluid-filled vesicles.
Fever is an essential sign of infection.
They sleep for long hours and are more tired than usual.
They do not feel like eating or they stop eating altogether.
They experience severe headaches.
Complications
Although chickenpox usually takes a mild form, I had cases where complications arose, such as:
Infections on the skin where bacteria produce pus
Infections of the lung, typically, but not always, pneumonia
Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)
Dehydration
Reye's syndrome (this happens very seldom and it is associated with the use of aspirin)
Side Effects of Conventional Medicines
Chicken pox conventional treatments usually include antiviral medications and over-the-counter remedies. Some of the side effects that I have witnessed in patients using these treatments are:
Patients generally complain of nausea and vomiting when taking antiviral medication.
Their headaches are more frequent.
They feel light-headed due to the medication they have taken.
Skin issues, like redness, swelling, and rash, can occur as allergic reactions.
Abnormal liver function is likely in some cases (with some antiviral drugs)
Advantages of Using Homeopathy
Recently, a homeopath, I have noticed a few improvements in my patients with chicken pox after the homeopathy treatment:
Non-invasive and gentle approach
No Side Effects
One of their body’s natural healing mechanism enhancements
Pain in any part of the body gets the much-needed relief
Meanwhile, the immune system is designed to function on a universal level
Homeopathic Medicines for Chicken Pox
1. Antimonium Tartaricum
Most of the time I administer this type of medication to people who experience a slow eruption of pus with blueish tint. The case with the biggest positive impact was one of the ones with the involvement of the respiratory system.
2. Rhus Toxicodendron
This particular treatment is the right one to use for very severe itching and increasing up to the night with warmth and decreased during warm applications. It's occasionally a sign of a child being distressed with chicken pox.
3. Pulsatilla
In this case, Pulsatilla which is for a person who feels very dully and they all cling to the spirit of being unwell. It's particulary effective when fever is present but they do not feel thirsty
4. Antimonium Crudum
This is a remedy I often use when I find a thick honey-colored crust on the chicken pox lesions. It is especially good for scalp-related eruptions.
5 Common FAQs Related to Chickenpox and the Benefits of Homeopathy
1. Can homeopathy prevent chickenpox?
My past experience has suggested that the immune system of individuals using homeopathy is strengthened which might lessen the chance of the disease. To this end, it is safe to say that it is not a complete prevention, but it is an action that the immune system takes within the body to protect against the virus through the use of the remedies.
2. How effective is homeopathy in treating chickenpox symptoms?
Through the years, I have witnessed firsthand the amazing, healing power of homeopathy in dealing with chickenpox symptoms. They help with the incessant scratchy, high temperature, and general discomfort during the illness. Moreover, homeopathic remedies give a natural boost to the process of self-healing, the result is that the patient feels better and recovers quicker.
3. Are there any side effects of homeopathic treatment for chickenpox?
To reiterate, its most significant advantage is the lack of side effects. Most patients would normally experience no detrimental effects from homeopathic treatments designed for chickenpox as a result leading to the recovery of them. Consequently, it could also be seen as a great option especially when it comes to children who are very sensitive or those patients with very sensitive-tissues.
4. How long does it take for homeopathic remedies to show results in chickenpox cases?
Some patient's effects start to surface in 24-48 hours after applying homeopathy, as my own experiences show. Still, the time of the result may vary as each person may have a different severity of the illness. Homeopathy treatment stimulates natural healing mechanisms in the body allowing the patients who undergo the treatment to recover faster than if they were left to heal themselves without using the remedies.
5. Can homeopathy be used alongside conventional treatments for chickenpox?
Yes, homeopathy can also be used in conjunction with conventional treatments, if necessitated. There are no contraindications for homeopathic therapies with the administration of conventional drug-based treatments. On the other hand, they can contribute to the overall healing process and; symptom disappearance is also enough on their own. On the other hand, it is the patients' responsibility to make it sure that all of their doctors have the most complete info regarding their treatments.