Symptoms and Causes Of Cold Sores

Cold sores are similar to a mouth infection and are the result of HSV-1. Many people are infected with HSV-1 antibodies, which means that the virus are inside the human body.

Symptoms of cold sores can come about in many different ways. These are normally in the form of mild symptoms and in certain cases, no symptoms at all. Children under the age of five may become sick with the primary infection and will display several symptoms as headache coupled with high temperature, mouth blisters also known as stomatitis and painful and swollen gums called gingivitis.

Once the virus is inside your system, mouth blisters will appear from 1-3 weeks and can last up to 14 days. In the case of an adult, this may result in a type of illness similar to glandular fever which also brings on swollen tonsils, sore throat as well as headache and fever. Once the infection has set in, and you may be with symptoms or without, the virus is rather dormant but can flare up and cause cold sores or blisters on your lips. During recurring outbreaks of cold sores, it generally begins with a tingling sensation and swelling and redness around your lips. The next symptoms which usually appear are blisters filled with fluid that break up after which a yellow crust like scab develops. Around seven days later this scab falls off. It is possible for cold sores to occur from one to three times a year.

Cold sores are caused from contact between skin to skin or by sharing something previously touched by someone with this virus. For instance, a lipstick or razor can bring HSV-1. There are many factors that can trigger an outbreak of cold sores. Some of which are feeling tired and rundown, emotional stress, your lips being subjected to strong sunlight, menstruation cycle, fever – or even with a dental procedure or mouth injury.

Cold Sores Treatments
Cold sores are gone usually within a week. If you are in discomfort and pain there are several steps you can take in order to relieve cold sores from spreading around.

- Take a pain killer (over the counter) to lessen your discomfort. Then, you can use anti viral sore creams when you first notice the tingling sensation around your mouth. Make certain that you avoid sharing this cream with anyone else.
- Liquids that can be bought over the counter may also lessen the irritation caused by cold sores.
- If you feel that your outbreak is rather severe, consult a GP who may prescribe tablets.
- Wash your hands regularly after touching your cold sores. Refrain from touching them if possible.
- Avoid kissing and sexual contact until your cold sores have healed completely.
- Avoid sharing objects such as a razor , towel or lipstick during this time.
- If you are wearing contact lenses, wash your hands before touching them in order to prevent HSV spreading to your eyes.

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