• Genital Herpes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • 1 What kind of diet should I follow if I have genital herpes?

    TAKE a diet, which is rich in the amino acid lysine like beans, lentils, cheese, nuts, soya beans (tofu), fenugreek seed, meat (red meat, pork), poultry, eggs, fish (cod and sardines). AVOID a diet rich in the amino acid arginine such as chocolates, peanuts, wheat, raisins, etc.

  • 2 I am 30 year old male and I engaged myself in a sexual contact with a partner who was probably having the infection I didn't know before. I have started experiencing some symptoms. Along with any medical treatment, what other measures should I undertake?

    You can start by doing the following things:

    • Wear loose cotton clothing.
    • Keep the affected area dry and clean.
    • Prompt relief of local pain can be transiently achieved by applying wrapped ice cubes.
    • Do not scratch the lesions.
    • Do not touch the lesions with bare hands. Wash your hands with soap water if you touch the lesions.
    • AVOID any sexual contact during symptomatic stages

  • 3 Can my partner be affected emotionally because of Genital Herpes?

    Yes. Your partner can be emotionally affected. She/he can suffer from social embarrassment, self-blame, self-contempt, depression, disgust and dirty feeling about oneself, anger, fear of being deserted, sense of isolation, anxiety and fear.

    Communicate your feelings to your partner. Trust him/her rather than blaming. This will help to cope with the emotional hazards.

    Mind and body influence each other. If one is sick it affects the other. Homeopathy don't separate them, the medications stimulate the in build healing power that has gone astray by balancing the mind and body connection.

    Start a treatment for your loved one with the utmost humane care. We care about yours? and your family?s wellbeing.

  • 4 Do I always have to use Condom as I have Genital Herpes?

    Condom is a preventive measure in transmission of the virus. Genital Herpes being highly contagious it is highly recommended that you use condom each time during sexual intercourse.

    You can pass on the virus even if you don't have any symptoms of infection. Take care of your partner, by using condom and prevent the tormenting condition.

  • 5 How often will I get symptoms of Genital Herpes? What are the chances of it to recur?

    The first outbreak is usually serious and painful, thereafter it is decreased. There are certain triggering factors that can result into the outbreak such as Stress, Long-term illness, Surgery, Menstruation.

    Homeopathy will not only relieve your Herpes outbreak but also prevent its recurrence. Homeopathic medicine boosts your defence system acting as a shield against severe infection.

    Start the right treatment and Stay away from the recurrence!

  • 6 What will happen if I get Genital Herpes during pregnancy? Can I breastfeed my baby after delivery?

    You can pass the Herpes infection to your baby, if you have an outbreak during delivery. There is a risk of growth retardation, prematurity and inborn defects in your baby if you are infected. Inform your physician if you are aware that you have had Genital Herpes.

    If you don't have the infection, but your partner does, adopt abstinence of sex during pregnancy or always use a Condom.

    Stop breastfeeding on that breast if there is a sore on your nipple.

    Most of the conventional medications are contra-indicated during pregnancy.

    Homeopathy is a safer form of natural medicine and can be used during pregnancy and for newborns. Homeopathic medication will increase your disease fighting capacity during pregnancy thereby hastening relief.

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  • 7 I have Oral Herpes. Is it likely that I can get Genital Herpes too?

    It does not guarantee that you will get Genital Herpes but you are at risk to get it if you have Oral Herpes. Oral Herpes is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1, while Herpes Simplex Virus 2 leads to Genital Herpes. If a person with Oral Herpes indulges in Oral Sex, there is possibility of developing Genital Herpes.

  • 8 Is Herpes Virus infection same as HIV?

    Both Herpes and HIV are contagious disease that is transmitted by sexual contact but caused by two different viruses.

    A person having HIV is at risk for developing Herpes infection. Hence when a person is diagnosed with Herpes he/she should undergo tests to detect HIV.

  • 9 Can Genital Herpes spread to other parts of my body?

    The infection is mostly limited to one part of your body. The chance of spreading to other parts apart from genitals is rare because after the first outbreak your body produces antibodies that protect other parts of your body from infection. However, there are certain cases of multiple site infections.

  • 10 Is it important to inform my partner that I have Genital Herpes?

    Yes, you owe your partner to inform him/her about the existing Genital Herpes. Inform about the causes and transmission of the infection. Always use condoms to reduce the risk of transmitting the infection.

    If you had sexual contact when you had no signs/symptoms, ask your partner to undergo diagnostic test for the infection.

    Click on Prevention , Dos and Donts to read in detail

  • 11 How will Homeopathy help me in Genital Herpes?

    The main aim of Homeopathy is to clear the toxins formed due to infection and strengthens your immunity to fight against the stubborn, dormant viral infection.

    Homeopathic treatment is based on analyzing each individual with Genital Herpes and evaluating the signs, symptoms characteristic in that case.

    A single remedy will be administered to you that will be unique for you. Unlike the conventional approach that administers same antivirals to all the cases of Genital Herpes.

    Homeopathic medicines are prepared by the method of potentization which increases the quality of the medicines thereby giving you relief without hampering your other systems by creating side-effects. Homeopathic treatment for genital herpes plugs any inherent weaknesses that allow such organisms to gain entry and infect the system.

    Hence Choose Homeopathy which will give you humane care. Register with us now and get the best treatment for Genital Herpes!

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