Could This Cranky Notorious Hyper Behaviors Be The Out Come Of Chicken Pox?

Posted on Sun, 17 May 2020

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Sat, 16 May 2020 Answered on

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Question : Hello Doctor,
I am Rajesh and i am raising this query on Behalf of my Brothers kids (Twins). They both got Chicken box 20 days ago and now the chicken pox has got cured, however they seems to behave very cranky and unable to control them. They live in and the Dr has not suggested any Medicines for Chicken Pox, However Dr has suggested to use Neem Leaves to maintain the Body temperature and to control the spread of Pox Germs.

Could this Cranky / Notorious / Hyper behaviors be the out come of Chicken Pox.
Requesting you to please suggest a Medicine that would control they Behavour.

Name of the Kids: Monish &
Age : 4 Years and 3 months

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (-37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Piracetam could be given

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Chicken pox is a multisystem disease and has a number of complications and brain involvement is one of them. Your treating physician could determine whether that there was any such possibility. It is possible that the crankiness is due to partial involvement of the brain, or could be simply due to the general lack of well being that may follow any illness. The situation needs to be determined and that requires a close observation.

Syrup Nootropil (Piracetam) 2.5 ml twice daily for a month or two could be helpful in reducing this crankiness but it is best for your treating pediatrician to determine whether that is needed.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 hours later)

Hello Doctor,

Thanks a lot for the detailed answer.

Due to Covid-19 OutBreak and the restrictions in the hospitals, my brother is not getting appointments for the same. I have already informed my Brother to check if Doctor can accept for a phone call.

Should this Syrup be taken before or after food.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Give after food

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. This syrup is usually given after food but it would be ok if sometimes you need to give before food.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad