Are you experiencing discomfort because of sores in your mouth or lesions in your genital area? These may be signs of herpes. Herpes occurs in two forms: Herpes Simplex Type 1, oral herpes (cold sores); and Herpes Simplex Type 2, genital herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, although it can be transmitted to the mouth during oral sexual contact, too.

But really, how do you know for sure if these unpleasant sores are actually symptoms of herpes, or something else? Many times, genital herpes is mistaken for boils, a yeast infection, or a pelvic inflammatory disease. Misdiagnosis is especially common among women. If you're not sure, it's a good idea to read up on this disease. If you visit your doctor, he or she can positively identify what you're suffering from. But let's get down to the details on the signs of herpes.

Red bumps and blisters are a very common symptom of herpes. They can occur in all genital areas, as well as near the urethra, anus, thighs, and buttocks. What's worse, women can develop blisters inside their vaginas. They might experience vaginal discharge, and urinating could be painful.

The first outbreak could last somewhere around three weeks for women, on average. For men, they can expect to endure it for two weeks. Women need to be aware that they could develop meningitis, a direct result of the first herpes outbreak. What are some of the other symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak? Headaches, lower back pain, muscle aches, fever, and a swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin area. If you have any of these symptoms at the same time as sores in your genital area, see your doctor.

After a first outbreak of herpes, about four in five people will suffer recurrent herpes outbreaks. Most people will usually experience warning signs. The most noticeable will be pain in the areas where sores tend to develop. Remember, even without the sores, you're very contagious at this stage! Pay close attention to the signs of herpes and remember the warnings.

 

Not sure if you have herpes? Visit Cure for Herpes and discover more about the Signs of Herpes and any Herpes Symptoms to look out for. You can still live life to the fullest, even if you do have herpes.