Genital Herpes

Disease Condition of Genital Herpes
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Homeopathic Treatment

Introduction

Introduction of Genital Herpes Genital Herpes is primarily caused by strains of the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV 2) though some cases are also seen to be caused by HSV type 1 (through Oro-Genital contact). In any case, the features of Genital Herpes in both these types remain indistinguishable. Transmission of this virus is only through humans and no vectors are involved. Genital Herpes affects both the sexes, but females have a higher rate of complications.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Genital Herpes The incubation period is 3-7 days before the following constitutional symptoms begin:
- Fever, which may be high (102 -104 degrees F) and subsides after 3-5 days
- Bodyache
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Listlessness
- Abrupt onset of complaints Symptoms of the disease:
- Burning or tingling sensation before genital lesions manifest
- Vesicles around the vulva, vagina or cervix (female genitals) which may further progress to formation of ulcers
- Ulcers called as genital sores, on the penis in males. There is soreness and burning pain that lasts for about 2-3 weeks if untreated
- Vesicles on the prepuce and scrotum
- Pain and difficulty in passing urine in both the sexes
- Discharge from the vagina and urethra
- Involvement of the perineal area and rectum in persons engaging in anal intercourse
- After the acute infection subsides in about 2 weeks, the virus remains in a latent or inactive state and may become active again at a later stage. Reactivation of the virus may result in 'Recurrence' of the symptoms.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic Treatment for Genital Herpes The management plan in Homeopathy for genital herpes is not simply symptomatic; rather it is based on a detailed case study and endeavours to treat the disease from the root cause. Overall, the medicines improve the immunity of the individual so that he/she doesn't fall prey to recurrent infections. Genital Herpes treatment in Homeopathy follows the Constitutional approach in which a detailed study is done. Based on the study of all these factors, a single Homeopathic remedy is selected which covers all the important features and helps in relieving the disease in that patient. Homeopathic treatment for genital herpes in genital area not only helps in alleviating the lesions, the pain and the discomfort associated with Herpes Simplex but it also helps in preventing future outbreaks of the same.