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I ve been diagnosed with genital herpes I think it s shingles myself. Ive been so run down. Lately. I ve had it since Monday it s is so painful to wee and the blister are weeping badly I ve been having salt baths and taking aciclovir 2 3 times a day paracetamol ibuprofen codeine tabs I ve also got an anethestic gel to apply before I go the toilet. Is there anything else I can get or do to ease the pain.
1. Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus [HSV], and since it is symptomatic [painful with weeping] so one has to exclude concomitant infection with genital warts caused by HPV [human papilloma virus] and since [at present] there is no known test in men to know about the same thus one cannot know about the duration and from whom you've contracted [so it is recommended to have regular checkup with your Physician]
2. If symptoms are mild, then to ease symptoms:
i. Drink plenty of fluids to dilute your urine, which will make passing urine less painful.
ii. continue with the salt bath and keep the affected area clean which will help prevent blisters from becoming infected and help it heal quicker.
iii. Applying Vaseline, or an anesthetic cream to the blisters will reduce the pain when you pass urine.
PS. Avoid sharing your personal items and keep separate shaving blades for face, underarm, and pubic hairs. . Do not touch them as this may spread the infection to surrounding areas.
3. If you think the symptoms are worsening contact your Primary care provider [PCP], Infectious Disease Doctor or OBG/GYN Doctor.
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How Can Genital Herpes Be Treated?
** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus [HSV], and since it is symptomatic [painful with weeping] so one has to exclude concomitant infection with genital warts caused by HPV [human papilloma virus] and since [at present] there is no known test in men to know about the same thus one cannot know about the duration and from whom you ve contracted [so it is recommended to have regular checkup with your Physician] 2. If symptoms are mild, then to ease symptoms: i. Drink plenty of fluids to dilute your urine, which will make passing urine less painful. ii. continue with the salt bath and keep the affected area clean which will help prevent blisters from becoming infected and help it heal quicker. iii. Applying Vaseline, or an anesthetic cream to the blisters will reduce the pain when you pass urine. PS. Avoid sharing your personal items and keep separate shaving blades for face, underarm, and pubic hairs. . Do not touch them as this may spread the infection to surrounding areas. 3. If you think the symptoms are worsening contact your Primary care provider [PCP], Infectious Disease Doctor or OBG/GYN Doctor.