Genital herpes symptoms which come in the form of blisters and sores and usually show up within 2 to 30 days after being exposed, but it may take much longer, sometimes even years. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, and there are two distinctly varied types of this virus. These are named Type 1 and Type 2, or HSV 1 and HSV 2. If an individual has genital herpes symptoms, it will mostly show up within the initial few weeks of infection.
Oppositely some individuals might not display any genital herpes symptoms at all. Some individuals will not even notice if they have genital herpes as the genital herpes symptoms can be mild to completely non-existent. In fact some people can mistake genital herpes symptoms for something like a mild skin rash. This also depends on if you have Type 1 genital herpes, or Type 2.
Type 1 genital herpes symptoms are mainly to be found in the mouth or the nose area, whereas the Type 2 genital herpes symptoms are more likely to develop in the genital area. This does not mean that either type of genital herpes is specific to any one particular area. These are just the more common places where the different types will show genital herpes symptoms.
Genital herpes symptoms can continue for a number weeks, so if you are sexually active you should try to refrain from having sexual relations from the time that you first thing notice genital herpes symptoms, to the time when they have completely cleared up. Sexual relations in this case refers not only to vaginal sex, but also to other forms of sexual relations such as anal and oral sex.
Genital herpes symptoms can include, sores, blisters, an itching or even a burning sensation, and pain whilst urinating. Some individuals will also feel feverish, experience backache, muscle aches, or headaches. Yet still other individuals will get genital herpes symptoms which include swollen glands, and in some cases a vaginal discharge.
Genital herpes symptoms of blisters and sores can get to be very painful at times. To relieve this pain, and also to help in drying the sores out faster, some people make use of a bath comprising of 1 teaspoon of salt mixed with 1 pint of warm water. You will need to gently bathe or pat the area with this solution to get some relief. You can also try using an ice pack on this area if you find that it might help to lessen the pain from your genital herpes symptoms.
Treatment options for genital herpes symptoms embody the use of antiviral medications, or natural and home remedies. There is no cure for the genital herpes virus though the genital herpes symptoms can be cleared up with sensible care and attention.
