Genital Herpes Symptoms

Genital herpes as we know is one of the serious sexual diseases which we are facing today. Despite the fact that millions of Americans are living with genital herpes, the disease can be surprisingly difficult to detect in some cases. However, many people with genital herpes have at least some detectable signs. Genital herpes can be detected if we carefully observe its signs and symptoms.

The most apparent sign of genital herpes is the emergence of red bumps in and/or around the genital area, which often starts around two weeks after the initial revelation to herpes. The bumps may spread to the anus and/or surrounding skin, and in some cases also expand within the vagina and/or urinary tract. These bumps turn into blisters, which later become sores. Often these sores become encrusted and very itchy; after a period of time, however, they will clear up. An outbreak can involve a large number of sores, but can just as easily involve just a single one.

Other symptoms of genital herpes may or may not accompany an outburst. These include a reddening and/or sudden severe aridity of the genital area; a burning, itching, and/or painful feeling in the genital area; vaginal discharge; difficulty urinating; headache; fever; and/or swollen glands.

As genital herpes is incurable, these outbreaks will recur over time. Certain medicines are available to increase the length of time among herpes outbreaks.