Gita Devi Gita Devi Asked 5 months ago

Can chickenpox cause vomiting?

My little nephew has chickenpox and he also vomited a couple of times this morning. I'm wondering if vomiting is a common symptom or complication of chickenpox in children?

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Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yaar, actually it can, especially in the first few days when the fever is really high. The body is fighting a heavy viral infection, so feeling nauseous or vomiting is quite common. Just make sure the person is staying hydrated with coconut water or electoral.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My son had chickenpox last summer and started throwing up on day two. I absolutely panicked and rushed to our pediatrician, but she reassured me that mild vomiting can happen due to high fever and weakness. It became normal after his fever went down, so don't worry too much but do keep the doctor updated.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Haan beta, during chickenpox, the body gets very heated from inside, which can cause vomiting and loss of appetite. Give them cool, light foods like rice gruel (kanji) or diluted buttermilk. Take care of them, they will recover slowly with rest.

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Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

With chickenpox, your immune system is completely drained, and high fever can slow down digestion, leading to vomiting. Obviously, skip any heavy physical activity and just rest. Once the doctor says it's okay and the fever subsides, very light walking around the room can help get your digestion back on track.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My sister is suffering from chickenpox and she just vomited twice today. I am getting really scared if this is some serious complication of the virus. Has anyone else or their kids faced vomiting during chickenpox, or should we go to the hospital right now?

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Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I got chickenpox in college and honestly, the high fever made me so dizzy and nauseous that I threw up everything I ate for two days. It is super annoying but it got better once the blisters fully came out. Just stick to liquids and don't force heavy solid foods.

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