It is believed to work by stopping the production of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation. Ibuprofen can be used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, menstrual cramps, sprains, strains, backache, headaches, migraine, muscular aches and pain, sore throat, cold and flu, and dental pain.
Some children can fel quite sick with chickenpox and may vomit. You may find this page helpful Chickenpox-Symptoms-NHS Choices If he is vomiting a lot, or has diarrhoea, and is not drinking much or having we nappies, it would be a good idea to contact your GP or NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 for more advice.I hope he gets well soon Rachel. 25-03-11, 11:58 #3.ou may have already had bloods taken for chickenpox immunity, but it is definitely a good idea to check-hopefully you have had it already. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and hope your little one is better soon Rachel.
People with chickenpox are contagious a day or two before the rash appears and until all blisters have formed scabs. In children, chickenpox most commonly causes an illness that lasts about 5-10 days. Children usually miss 5 or 6 days of school or childcare due to their chickenpox.Their symptoms may include high fever, severe itching, an uncomfortable rash, dehydration, and headache.he name was meant to distinguish this weak form of the pox from smallpox. Chicken is used here, as in chickenhearted, to mean weak or timid. The pox of chickenpox is no major matter unless it becomes infected (through scratching) or occurs in an immunodeficient person.