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vendredi 4 avril 2014

What Is The Length Of Herpes Outbreak?

By Pat Skeats


The length of herpes outbreak varies from one individual to the other. Some of the factors that lead to the differences include general health condition, nutrition and lifestyle. The action an individual takes upon confirmation of infection also determines how long it will take to get rid of it. A person who takes good care of his health will have a less severe and short lived attack.

Infection for the first time is usually the longest and would be described as the worst. It might take between two and four weeks to clear. Older persons seem to be more resistant and experience reduced severity. Factors that affect the duration include sleeping habits, stress levels and nutrition. They have a direct impact on severity and the duration it takes to clear.

The second and subsequent outbreaks take between 5 and 13 days to get cleared. The groin area becomes tender or develops a rash during the initial stages of infection. It is common to experience signs of flu including fever, headaches and general body aches. These symptoms are usually very persistent with the rash developing into coin-sized blisters. The concentration of the rashes is at the groin and anal areas.

The blisters are easy to manage and will burst after some time. This is a sign that healing has begun. Proper management involves observing the highest standards of hygiene possible. Lifestyle changes that must be effected are reduction in stress, proper and nutritious diet as well as adequate sleep. The infection exposes the sufferer to a roller-coaster of emotions that overpower the fact that the disease is not life threatening.

The appearance of blisters comes with shame, anxiety and depression. This makes it embarrassing but there is an option for seeking treatment. Treatment takes the form of management that includes proper diet, sleep and good hygiene habits. Paying attention to your health will reduce the time of infection.

It is possible to have a dormant attack without your knowledge. It takes weeks or months in the body without showing any signs. The full attack is triggered by emotional, physical or psychological stress. A person who changes diet is likely to awaken the attack. The signs are not visible and would take a keen eye to spot cuts on the skin.

Herpes is contagious at all stages and can easily be passed to the other person. An infected or recovering person must avoid sexual contact since the virus remains after the wounds have healed. The chances of a relapse or possibility of infecting others is reduced using antiviral medication. It reduces the duration of attack.




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