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The most obvious sign of genital herpes is the appearance of red
bumps in and/or around the genital area, often starting around two
weeks after the initial exposure to herpes. The bumps may spread
to the anus and/or surrounding skin, and in some cases also develop
within the vagina and/or urinary tract. These bumps turn into blisters,
which in turn become sores. Often these sores become encrusted and
very itchy; after a period of time, however, they will clear up.
An outbreak can involve a large number of sores, but can just as
easily involve just a single one.
Because genital herpes is incurable, these outbreaks will recur
over time. Certain medications are available to increase the length
of time in-between herpes outbreaks.
Other symptoms of genital herpes may or may not accompany an outbreak.
These include a reddening and/or sudden extreme dryness of the genital
area; a burning, itching, and/or painful sensation in the genital
area; vaginal discharge; difficulty urinating; headache; fever;
and/or swollen glands.
The most difficult aspect of genital herpes, and a large contributor
to its spread, is that the herpes virus can remain inactive in many
individuals and never cause them to show any signs or symptoms of
the condition. However, they are still able to spread genital herpes
to others. Many times the symptoms of genital herpes are confused
with other conditions, such as yeast infections, urinary tract infections,
and even ingrown hairs.
While it's important to know and be able to recognize the symptoms
of genital herpes, you should always seek an official diagnosis
from a medical professional if you are at all concerned that you
may have contracted the disease. Only they will be able to say for
certain whether your symptoms are the result of herpes. If you do
have genital herpes, they can provide you with medication and important
information necessary to handle the condition.
If you are currently experiencing an outbreak of genital herpes,
a doctor can diagnose your condition visually. A blood test or a
viral culture can also check for the herpes simplex virus, although
results can be vague and/or inaccurate in many cases. Two different
strains of the herpes simplex virus lead to genital herpes: HSV-1
and HSV-2. The former, HSV-1, can indicate any form of herpes, including
mouth sores, and does not necessarily translate into a genital herpes
diagnosis. However, HSV-2 is almost always linked to genital herpes,
and is a more reliable sign of the disease.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only and you should
seek the advice of a professional regarding your particular situation.
Robert Green knows that 1 in 5 Americans has Genital Herpes. For
more information on symptoms and what to do visit: http://www.Genital-Herpes-Solutions.com.
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