Patient's question:
Sore throat. Occasional high fever. Duration of illness: 4 days. Test results: Chickenpox. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Currently taking acyclovir and dual Huanglian capsules, Huasuping tablets. Can he take some anti-inflammatory medication? In addition, on both sides of his neck, behind his ears, and a little further back, there's a lump like a tendon. Is it caused by chickenpox?Doctor's answer:
As you mentioned, the symptoms include a sore throat. Occasionally, you may have a high fever. There is a possibility of a bacterial infection, and you can take some broad-spectrum antibiotics to reduce inflammation.On the back of his neck, below the ears on both sides, there is a lump that looks like a nodule. This is lymph node enlargement, which is caused by chickenpox. It's nothing to worry about, and it will gradually disappear.
The above advice is for the question, "Can I take anti-inflammatory medication if I have chickenpox?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!