Herpes Outbreaks: A Must Read Article!
Herpes outbreaks can be a painful and embarrassing part of life. However, with a little knowledge outbreaks can be stopped outright or at least have the worst of the symptoms minimized. The herpes virus can be best understood through a discussion of the life cycle of HSV2 and what happens during a herpes outbreak.
The herpes simplex 2 virus (genital herpes) is transmitted through sexual contact. After the virus enters the body through the soft mucous membranes of the genital area it is quite possible that it may lie dormant for months or years. While the virus is in a dormant state in a bundle of nerves at the base of your spine – called ganglia – it is impossible for your immune system to recognize it, and this is what makes the HSV2 virus so elusive. Genital herpes has no cure.
Once the virus is triggered (and there is not yet any scientific understanding of exactly what triggers herpes outbreaks; suspects are extended levels of stress, unresolved anger, friction at the outbreak site, ultraviolet light, possible imbalance of amino acid levels), it starts to travel along the nerves in and around your pelvic region. First symptoms can be tingling, intense itching and slight burning at the potential outbreak site.
Your immune system will sense the virus in your body and begin to fight it almost immediately. You can know this to be true by the immune fighting responses your body will experience, such as swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, headaches, and possibly fever. Often (with a little boost) your immunity can abort the attack or the severity of the herpes outbreak can be decreased. A few recommended immune supplements would be Vitamin C, zinc, oil of oregano and/or panax ginseng.
Should you experience a full herpes outbreak, there will be a cluster of bumps, a rash, or a single lesion or sore. Pain and swelling are also common. Herpes carriers report that herpes outbreaks are rarely identical and can greatly differ in symptoms, duration, and severity. Intense itching and slight burning for several days at the site of the outbreak are reported as most common symptoms.
As the herpes symptoms start to heal, you should experience a decrease in any swelling, redness or pain. A crust should also form over any sore or blister which protects the new skin growing underneath. It is vital to not physically interfere with the healing process in any way as this could cause scarring. Please note that it is rare for any pain or residual effects to remain after the outbreak has completely healed.
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