Hidden Herpes Facts
Don’t be ashamed if you don’t know much about STDs. Majority of the public knows what sexually transmitted diseases are, and could probably name some of the diseases and their common symptoms. But ask them specifics and they have no idea. There is a lot to know about each of the STDs, there are a lot of the little secrets that you don’t know about certain STDs. Taking for example the sexually transmitted disease known as Genital Herpes, did you know that after the first outbreak, the herpes virus stays in the nerve cells below the skin and becomes inactive? It usually becomes active gain from time to time, traveling back up to the skin that causes more sores. Stress, illness, a new sex partner or menstruation may trigger a new outbreak. As time goes by, the outbreaks happen less often, heals faster, and don’t hurt as much.
If the Herpes virus is not diagnosed, there could also be some severe consequences that could happen to you, which includes:
Meningitis – an infection of the fluid and tissues (meninges) that surround the brain and the spinal cord.
Encephalitis – an inflammation of the brain that is usually the result of viral infection.Inflammation of the lower spinal cord and surrounding nerves, possibly resulting in an inability to urinate, constipation and loss of feeling and muscle strength in the legs.Widespread infection, including viral infection of the liver, lungs and joints.
Herpes are also like many other sexually transmitted diseases, where most people never saw or felt any symptoms, or the symptoms are so mild that most people do not know that they are already infected. But in some people, the disease causes occasional attacks of itchy and painful sores in the genital area.Unfortunately, and most people are aware of the fact that once you are infected with the Herpes virus you will have it for life? That’s right; it is an incurable sexually transmitted disease. However, there are medications to help manage the outbreaks, and people who are infected can live a normal lifestyle, but they also have the need to be aware of it. It is highly contagious sexually transmitted disease that can be passed on by mere skin contact in some cases.
Needless to say, if for any reason whatsoever you think you might be infected with Herpes or any STD; you should have testing be conducted right away to be sure enough. As have been discussed earlier, the consequences can be severe but can easily be avoided by having test conducted.HERPES UNKNOWNS – there are a lot of the little details you might not be aware of if you contract the STD, Herpes. Find out more!
with over 10 years of experience in sexual education, my primary goal is to encourage awareness when it comes to STDs. I encourage everyone to get tested and take control of your health. I encourage you to leave comments or questions about STDs on this blog or contact Simple STD Testing at 888.629.5227 and get answers today.
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