Do I Have Genital Herpes? – Know the Symptoms of Genital Herpes

Do I have genital herpes? This may be a question you are asking yourself if you are staring down in the bathroom, and you’ve just seen something that’s ‘not quite right’ going on downstairs. Have you recently had unprotected sex with a new partner?
If this is a question that is in your mind right now then you would benefit well from reading this article. Below we will discuss some of the common symptoms of this serious, but often exaggerated and demonized condition.
The problem with herpes is that most of the symptoms associated with this virus can be those of many other conditions, some serious, and some harmless. This is why it is very easy to misdiagnose this condition. It is also common for someone with Genital Herpes to show no symptoms at all, and appear as if he or she has no disease whatsoever. This is why the infection rate is so high (around 1 in 5 people carry genital herpes) as most people transmitting the disease to others have no idea they are infected. The only sure way to know for certain “Do I have genital herpes?” is to have a consultation and examination by your doctor. However it is still important to be aware of what Genital Herpes can do to your body, so we will discuss some of the symptoms.
The most common symptom is its trademark blisters. Herpes blisters are very similar to cold sores but instead of sprouting around the mouth area they appear on and around the genitals. Herpes blisters are characterized by painful usually weeping sores that can be very small, like pimples, or can grow to as large an inch in diameter. The blisters can be very itchy, irritable and painful, and will burst after a few days after which a scab will appear over it. It will take another week or two before the blisters heal completely. This whole period can be very uncomfortable and painful.
Before the herpes blisters appear, there usually is a tingling sensation sensation in and around the groin area and tenderness or swelling of the glands in the pubic area. This sensation can be followed by an itchy rash, burning or pain when urinating or unusual amounts of sweating in the genital area. Depending on the strength of a person’s immune system, someone with Genital Herpes may also suffer from flu-like symptoms which include fever, headache, fatigue, coughing, sore muscles, and nausea.
If you notice symptoms like these, it is advisable that you go to a doctor immediately. Only a doctor can fully answer your question: Do I have genital herpes?
Despite what you may have heard, Genital Herpes is not a life sentence. It does not mean your life is over, or even that your sex life is over. Many effective treatments exist to control the symptoms and prevent outbreaks. Treatments include medical anti-viral drugs, herbal or natural treatments, and special diets designed to stop the disease from multiplying by reducing the amount of foods that help herpes thrive, and increasing those that naturally stop herpes from multiplying.