Herpes
Simplex - Cold Sores
What
Is Herpes Simplex?
Herpes
simplex (Cold Sores) is a viral infection, which attacks the skin
and nervous system, and usually produces small, irritating, and sometimes
painful fluid-filled blisters on or around the mouth and nose.
What
Causes Herpes Simplex?
Herpes
simplex (Cold Sores) is caused by a virus, herpes simplex 1 (HSV
1). After the initial outbreak, the virus usually lies dormant in
the skin or in nerve tissue until something triggers another eruption.
Often the trigger is unknown, but in some people overexposure to sunlight,
fever, physical or emotional stress, hormonal changes such as pregnancy
or menstruation, or certain foods and drugs seem to reactivate the virus.
Apparently this virus remains dormant, and recurrent eruptions can be
caused by overexposure to sunlight, fevers, physical and emotional stress,
food allergies, or drugs. Cold sores tend to recur under unusually stressful
conditions. Since chronic consumption of allergenic foods also lowers
the immune function, which will encourage attacks, these foods should
be eliminated when possible. All cows' dairy products should be avoided,
because they are number one on allergy food lists. Replace cow's dairy
with goat's dairy, or try soy and rice milks. Instead of the tomato
sauces, make your own pasta sauce with olive oil, garlic, and basil,
adding broccoli, and goat cheese if desired. Replace with fresh juices,
especially carrot. Avoid eating bread or potatoes when you eat meat
as this combination will take your energy. You'll want to have all your
energy available for healing.
What
Are Its Common Symptom?
The
first symptoms of a herpes simplex (Cold Sores) infection usually
include burning, tingling or itching sensations around the edges of
the lips or nose, and is referred to as a prodromal stage. Within a
few hours, small reddened areas develop in the irritated area, followed
by the formation of small blisters filled with fluid. Several small
blisters may merge to form a larger one. As the blisters enlarge, they
rupture and leak sticky serum-like fluid which rapidly crusts. In uncomplicated
cases, the herpes attack usually runs its course in 3 weeks or less,
and seldom leaves a scar.
Is
It Contagious?
The
blisters and ulcers of herpes simplex (Cold Sores) are filled with virus
and are highly contagious until they heal, in both the initial and subsequent
outbreaks. Touching a cold sore followed by touching other places can
cause spreading of the virus. To prevent spreading, a person with a
cold sore should wash hands frequently especially after contact with
the sore and avoid kissing and oral sex during outbreaks.
Is
Herpes Simplex Serious?
Herpes
simplex (Cold Sores) infection of the mouth is very common and though
the appearance may cause concern, it presents no serious risks to your
general health. The main danger involved is spreading the infection
to the eye by touching the sore then touching the eye. This can cause
an eye infection or ulceration of the cornea. In very rare cases, herpes
virus can infect the brain and other parts of the central nervous system,
producing meningitis and encephalitis. This, however, is usually only
seen in adults with an immune deficiency disorder.
Can
You Prevent It?
The
herpes virus is always present in the skin or nearby nerve tissue and
stays with us for life. Although you may not always be able to prevent
outbreaks, there are some self-help measures that may reduce the frequency
of recurrences. When in the sunlight, use a sunscreen with a minimum
protection factor of 15 or a preparation containing benzoic acid. Practice
stress management techniques such as inhalation exercises or progressive
relaxation. Take our natural product once every 30 to 60 days has proven
to prevent the cold sore outbreaks.
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