How to treat genital herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, which means it is transmitted through sexual intercourse. Treatment of genital herpes must be timely to avoid worsening of the disease. Many people want to know how to treat genital herpes. Generally, the treatment of genital herpes is divided into steps, with drug treatment as the main method.

1. The treatment of genital herpes is divided into general treatment, antiviral treatment and traditional Chinese medicine treatment, all of which are necessary. General treatment is actually symptomatic treatment, while antiviral treatment is causal treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment mostly relies on syndrome differentiation and treatment, treating both the symptoms and the root causes, to effectively prevent recurrence. General treatments cannot completely eliminate the virus or prevent recurrence of the disease. The purpose of treatment is mainly to relieve symptoms, reduce pain, shorten the course of the disease and prevent secondary infection.

2. General treatment is mainly to keep the local area clean, dry and the blister wall intact. It can be washed with isotonic saline every day. Those who suffer from pain can take oral painkillers and provide mental comfort. For those with concurrent bacterial infection, antibiotic ointment can be applied externally. Explain to patients the causes of relapse and how to treat and deal with it to reduce their psychological burden. Women with recurrent genital herpes should undergo a gynecological examination to eliminate the risk of cervical cancer.

3. Use antiviral drugs promptly and in sufficient amounts to alleviate symptoms, shorten the course of the disease, and control the spread and recurrence of herpes. It is recommended that the herpes lesions in the affected area completely disappear, and the pain, paresthesia and lymph node swelling and pain disappear. Although it is easy to relapse, the prognosis is good. Management and prevention: First-time diagnosed cases of genital herpes should be reported. While actively treating the disease, you should adjust your mentality, relax yourself, and do proper exercise to gradually improve your body's immunity. You should also pay more attention to personal hygiene, wash the affected area frequently, and avoid using other people's underwear, swimsuits, and bathtubs. Then you will not get sick.