How to Treat and Prevent Herpes Outbreaks

Treating and Preventing Herpes Outbreaks

If you have herpes you are not alone 500 thousand new cases of this contagious disease are discovered each year. Sore throat what happens after your diagnosis?

Alice W. Co.
Once you are diagnose with the sexually transmitted virus herpes simplex your doctor will focus on several things. Clearing up your sores and preventing you once from the developing counseling you regarding how to prevent it spread and offering testing for other STDs. While herpes can manifest itself as sores on the mouth or eruptions on the genitals the later is the focus of aggressive treatments.

During the genital herpes outbreak and then a seven days following, it is important to abstain from all sexual acts as the virus is particularly contagious at this time. However, genital herpes can be contiguous at all times even the lesion is present. To promote the fasting healing of the blisters do not pop or touch them and wear loose fitting cotton underwear and clothing. You should also be sure to wash your hands thoroughly everytime you touch your genitals to avoid spreading the virus to other people or to other parts of your body. During a herpes outbreaks your doctor will generally provide one of three antiviral medications to help speed healing time.

Zovirax, Famvir, or Valtrex each of this medications which are taken orally work to prevent the DNA replication of the virus that keeps herpes active. Sometimes your doctor will prescribed an intermittent treatment whereby you are keeping antiviral medication on hand and begin taking it when you feel the onset of an outbreak. If your outbreaks more than six time a year or if you wish to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to your partner, your doctor may recommend suppressive treatment where you taking antiviral medication everyday to reduce the likelihood of developing sores. Aside from medication your doctor may recommend an easy lifestyle changes that can help reduce occurrences of outbreaks. Eating a diet high in amino acid lysine and low in amino acid arginine has been shown to lower the frequency of outbreaks. Foods like yogurt, cheese, beans sprout, fish and chicken all meet these criteria on.

Many people experience triggers that can lead to a herpes outbreak. Some common examples includes extreme stress, exposure to sunlight, illness, intense sexual activity or even certain foods like chocolate. It may help to take note of what factors seem to trigger your attacks and to avoid them when ever possible. Protect your partner from the spread of the disease by using a condom and taking antiviral medications. If you are one of the millions of American who has genital herpes please talk to you doctor about the treatment option that is right for you.

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