The difference between oral (HSV-1) and genital (HSV-2) is in where the virus hides in the body, not in how treatments do battle with it. The oral strain infects nerve cells near the ear. The genital strain attaches to nerves in the base of the spine. Each has active and dormant periods.
The second stage of genital herpes is the active phase where small herpes bumps or sores will be present on the mucous membranes of the genital area. A larger single sore or blister is also possible. The outbreak and surrounding area can be extremely painful at this time. Excessive redness and swelling are common.
Despite advances in medicine, the farthest so far that have been reached when it comes to herpes treatment is up to prevention only. But even then, preventive drugs designed to control herpes spread has of little help. This dilemma plagued victims and medical experts the same until another approach in herpes treatment has been discovered, the herbal solutions.
If the herpes lesions extend to the cervix or vagina, as opposed to external infection, pelvic pain, vaginal discharge and painful urination are likely to follow. In addition, Headaches and flu-like symptoms often accompany the genital lesions during the first outbreak.
Lysine is one such natural treatment, and is gaining popularity among sufferers of genital herpes. Lysine is an amino acid commonly found in high protein foods such as red meat, cheese, fish and eggs. It has been shown in clinical studies that genital herpes lysine treatments can reduce the occurrence of outbreaks, and also reduce the severity of outbreaks when they do occur.
Another option you can try in addition to home treatments or your prescription drugs are some effective 'home remedies' that are known to help prevent genital herpes outbreaks. These can include daily doses of lysine, lemon balm on the genital area when the 'tingling' is first felt, or daily doses of Lomatium root.
Aside from this very common medical resort, alternative treatment is also available and there were lots of effective treatments of this kind right now that were already being recognized by experts. It is designed to cope easily to a variety of outbreaks.
A strong and healthy immune system is needed to keep the virus suppressed and to reduce the frequency of outbreaks. Health denying habits such as smoking, drug use, or toxic relationships will drain the resources of your immune system so your best method of treatment is to maintain good health.
Having a monogamous relationship with a person who does not have herpes can prevent the transmission of the disease. Although the use of condoms can reduce the risk of spreading herpes.
Whenever you get a flare up of genital herpes, your doctor will prescribe anti viral medicines. This will shorten the period of the flare up and also reduce the intensity of the symptoms.
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