Symptoms Of Chickenpox (Laghu Masurika)

Some of the symptoms that are commonly seen in patient’s body are

• A rash that usually begins on the body and face and later, often spreads to the scalp and limbs.
• It may also spread to the mucous membranes especially in the mouth and on the genitals.
• The rash is often itchy.
• It begins as small red spots which develop into blisters in a couple of hours.
• After one or two days, the blisters turn into scabs.
• New blisters may appear after 3-6 days.
• The number of blisters differs greatly from one person to another.
• The infected person may run a temperature.

These symptoms are mild in young children. Chickenpox lasts 7-10 days in children and longer in adults. Adults can feel very ill and take longer to recover. They are also more likely than children to suffer complications.