Modern men for the most part do not have a special constancy and selectivity in sexual relations. It is not always possible to completely protect these casual connections, as a result of which a man faces such a common problem as herpes on the penis. Sexual herpes, getting on a man's penis, affects the scrotum, limb and anus of the anus, and in neglected cases it can spread to the buttocks and thighs. Sexual herpes is a very common infection of the genital organs of 20-35-year-old men.
How the genital herpes
is manifested The herpes on the penis is a cluster of watery blisters, framed by a red border. Blisters begin to burst, leaving behind a rapidly drying sores. Usually similar rashes are localized mainly on a head of a penis. But in the absence of proper therapeutic measures, the infection process extends to the perineum, scrotum and the entire surface of the genital organ.
In some cases, vesicles appear even inside the urethra, then a man is diagnosed with herpetic urethritis.
The incubation period usually lasts no longer than two weeks, at the end of which a whole scattering of bright red pimples appears on the surface of the penis. In their place the patient feels a strong itch and a feeling of characteristic burning, sometimes causing even pain. In some patients, even urination and shearing of the foreskin causes a feeling of extreme soreness. In addition to the vesicles, patients notice a slight increase in inguinal lymph nodes. In the mornings, men may notice specific discharge from the urethra.
Caution! The genital herpes virus can be found on the skin of the genital organs without visible signs. Observations show that during the first days after infection or the beginning of a relapse, it is impossible to detect the development of the disease, although the virus already settles on the genitals.
The period of the disease when the growth of the bubbles occurs is bright symptomatology, during which local focal lesions can form. Such stages of herpetic development are usually accompanied by chills, muscle pain, constant fatigue, rising temperature and loss of appetite.
How is the infection of
a feature of herpes is its ability to be transmitted even through kisses. Sometimes infection can occur by directly touching objects of everyday life of a patient with herpes. And in some cases a man in general can act as the carrier and spreader of the disease, but does not have external herpetic symptoms.
But more often the sexual form of herpes is transmitted through sexual contact: oral, anal or traditional sex. Particularly at risk are men who have multiple sexual partners.
According to studies, it is possible to contract genital herpes even when using a condom( 20% risk), but only if the infected partner has a relapse at the time of sexual intercourse. And if the condom has a lubricant containing an antiseptic like nonoxinol, the risk of infection is reduced to only a single case.
Warning! Especially dangerous is a patient in acute periods of herpes, when its infectious force is especially high and can be transmitted to partners with incredible speed.
How and how to treat herpes on the penis
If suddenly it happened that there was an infection with genital herpes, then it will not be cured forever. Therefore, the therapeutic process is aimed at eliminating the main clinical manifestations of pathology. For the entire treatment period, the patient should abandon all possible sexual contacts and exclude the use of alcoholic products, although genital herpes and not treated with antibiotic drugs.
Most often for antiherpetic therapy, antifungal and antiviral drugs, immunomodulators, ointments, colloidal soaps and immunoglobulin injections are used. Most often, doctors resort to drugs like Acyclovir, Valaciclovir and other medications of this series. Treatment with such drugs is quite long-lasting. Because of the risk of relapse, such remedies should always be at hand in the patient, since it is very important to prevent the onset of an exacerbation early in the event of the onset of the first symptoms. Since preparations of the family Atsiklovirov have many contraindications, before appointment, a man must undergo a thorough examination.
After several doses of the drug, the patient notices a decrease in the primary symptomatology and a decrease in burning sensation. During treatment, and after it, urologists recommend wearing men's underwear made of soft natural lightweight materials that let in enough air to the skin. In this kind of underwear the sores on the penis will heal much faster.
Lifestyle in genital herpes
With proper treatment, all the symptoms of infection pass without a trace after a couple of weeks, but many patients experience recurrent recurrent herpes virus. Since it is impossible to permanently exterminate the virus, it is necessary to make it as long as possible to remain in a sleeping state. Contribute to this regular intake of antiviral drugs, strengthening immunity and specialized diet.
Studies have shown that some products contribute to the development of relapse infections. They include alcoholic beverages, fatty foods and sugar. To ensure that the periods between relapses last as long as possible, it is recommended to eat more products rich in lysine, among which are low-fat meat, lentils, egg white, potatoes, soy. It is also useful to eat more fish, vegetables( boiled or fresh), legumes.
