Cold sores, which is also called as fever blisters, is defined as presence of small clusters of blisters on the lip or around the mouth. The skin turns red, sore and swollen because of the blisters.
The blisters may leak a clear fluid when they break open and further scab over for some days. These generally take a few days to 2 weeks to heal completely. The cause of cold sores is the infection by herpes simplex virus or HSV. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 cause sores around the mouth or in the genitals area.
The symptoms are pain around the mouth or on lips, a sore throat followed by fever or swollen glands of neck and parts of the body causing severe pain.
No specific tests are required to detect the cold sores but this virus never leaves the body. It stays in the body for lifetime once the person gets affected. There are many treatments along with Ayurvedic remedy that can help.
One must avoid contact with infected fluids which can spread by kissing or sharing eating utensils or cups that an infected person may have used.
Visit your doctor for an Ayurvedic Remedy and reduce outbreaks of these blisters from spreading the virus.
Avoid stress and try to use lip balm or a sunscreen as sunlight causes cold sores to flare.
Wash your hands regularly, and avoid touching the sore. This helps from spreading the virus further to eyes, genital area and others
June 17, 2014 | 1
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