cold sores
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. It causes blisters on the lips and even on the genital area and these sores are painful and irritating. They can easily be spread through intimate contact. Cold sores that affect the lips form a crust and will dry up in seven to ten days.
It can recur since the virus just resides inside the skin and hibernates for some time. Once it is triggered by stress and weak immune system it will come out again. Some individuals would only suffer from one or two attacks in a year while some would have it frequently in a month.
In some cases, people can suffer from genital herpes. This has been passed on by an infected partner through sexual intercourse and even during oral sex. Over one million individuals all over the world are being infected every year. A person infected will experience blisters on the male or female genitalia. Doctors can confirm its presence through swabbing an infected lesion. Pregnant females can pass the herpes to the child once it is born which is why it would be better to have a caesarean section once this happens.
Is there are cure for cold sores?
There is still no known potent cure against cold sores. Researchers are still finding ways to cure the problem. We can only reduce the attacks and the pain felt during the attack. A person has to increase the strength of their immune system. Take in herbal supplements and vitamins like Vitamin C, D, E and other types of vitamins. A person has to try to reduce stressful episodes and depression in order not to trigger the cold sore from coming out.
During a medical research in England they have found out that people who have low amounts of B12 suffer from cold sores. By taking in additional vitamin B12, they have improved their condition. The folic acid in B12 can reduce the painful symptoms.
What to avoid eating in order to reduce the symptoms?
cold sores
An infected person must avoid or reducing eating chocolates, peanuts, grains, peas, seeds, oatmeal and whole wheat products. Take brewer’s yeast instead. Reduce the intake of coffee as well in order to reduce the chances of triggering the cold sores. Increasing calcium supplements is also recommended.
