It’s not always obvious in the early stages that a person has the herpes virus. The infection can start off with very mild symptoms and a small blister can be mistaken for a pimple.Your best defense against this disease is to be informed. Read up about the symptoms and what to look out for but then it’s best to leave the final diagnosis to a medical doctor.
However, treatment for herpes by your doctor, if all he/she can prescribe are drugs, is another matter all together. Often there are many undesirable side affects from the drugs they recommend for treatment. These days, numerous herpes natural cures are readily available, with virtually no side affects.
Now, let’s get back to identifying genital herpes. Oral herpes, more commonly known as cold sores, is the most common of the herpes family, then genital herpes, consisting mainly of female genital herpes.
The first symptoms of oral herpes are blisters around the mouth, lips and inside the mouth. The fingers and eyes can also be affected.
Female genital herpes has many signs to look out for including bumps of red, inflamed sores inside and around the vagina. The sores are often full of pus. There’ll be burning sensations while urinating, and some discharge from the vagina. As well as sores appearing on or round the vagina, women can get them on their anus, cervix and thigh area.
To help you identify herpes, try the internet or your local library for pictures of herpes blisters and sores. Youtube will also have videos you can watch.
Sometimes, just looking at pictures of genital herpes outbreaks can help prevent the spread of this sexually transmitted and very contagious disease. Many who view pictures will become much more careful in the future.
Abstinence will always remain the most effective form of prevention and wearing a condom is a must for all new sexual contacts though this is no guarantee of a safe sexual encounter.
If you suspect you’ve been infected, seek out a medical diagnosis as soon as you can. It’s possible to be infected by herpes without having any visual sores.
Although there is no cure (the virus will always be in the body), with the correct treatment, herpes outbreaks can be controlled and even eliminated. The best defense against this painful and obviously embarrassing disease is to be fully informed about its prevention and control.
More AboutSymptoms
Female genital herpes is most often caused by HSV-2, which is transmitted during a sexual intercourse and it is highly contagious. The symptoms of female genital herpes are many and varied.
What are the herpes symptoms of the herpes simplex virus type 2? The first infection is the most obvious sign. It occurs three to seven days after exposure to the virus. You may run a low grade temperature or have a full blown outbreak.
Genital Herpes Symptoms & Treatment
Genital herpes is a disease that should be taken very seriously. It is widespread and some people may not even be aware that they have it. If infected, there are treatments, both natural and prescription medication that can offer relief.
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