Patient's question:
Got chickenpox and sore throat. The doctor prescribed erythromycin tablets. On the first day, the doctor told me to take two, but after taking this medicine, my stomach always hurts. Last night, I kept burping acid and felt like vomiting. This morning, after taking the medicine again, it was the same.Past treatment history and effectiveness:
It was triggered by chickenpox. Today, I noticed a blister on my tongue and another on my lips.
Assistance needed:
Hello, how should I take care of it? Can I get an IV drip to reduce inflammation? I want to go to the hospital for an IV drip. The chickenpox appeared last Thursday, and last night, I didn’t apply calamine lotion.
Doctor's answer:
Chickenpox is a viral skin disease caused by the infection of the varicella-zoster virus.Medical Advice:
Seek treatment at a hospital's dermatology or infectious disease department. Generally, anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatments are required. Erythromycin estolate tablets are an anti-inflammatory medication used for treatment and prevention of transmission, but they do not have antiviral effects. The side effect is mild stomach discomfort. Calamine lotion can be applied to help reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation. Chickenpox patients should maintain cleanliness of the affected skin to prevent transmission, and it typically takes about a week to heal completely.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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