Early symptoms of genital herpes

Genital herpes is a relatively serious disease that often appears around the patient's genitals. It is highly contagious and can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. In the early stages of the disease, small papules often appear, which then form pustules, and finally lead to symptoms such as erosion and ulcers. The patient will feel relatively strong pain and the harm to the patient is also relatively large. Therefore, timely and effective treatment is necessary.

Early symptoms of genital herpes

1. In fact, many forms of this disease are included in life. I believe that many patients are very clear about it. The incubation period of primary genital herpes is 2 to 7 days. The primary lesion is one or more small and itchy red papules, which quickly turn into small blisters. Pustules may form after 3 to 5 days, and erosions, ulcers, and scabs may form after rupture, accompanied by pain. The lesions may be single or fused. Generally speaking, the locations of occurrence in men and women are actually very different, so we don't need to say more about this. In men, it is more common to occur in the glans penis, coronal sulcus, penis body or urethral orifice, while in women, the rash often occurs in the labia, perianal area or vagina. About 90% of cases also invade the cervix and may also affect the rectal mucosa. It is often accompanied by fever, headache, fatigue, myalgia, and inguinal lymphadenopathy and tenderness. Symptoms last for 1 to 2 weeks, and the lesions usually scab over and heal in 3 to 4 weeks.

2. Generally speaking, this disease has many manifestations, such as recurrent genital herpes. Generally speaking, this situation recurs within 1 to 4 months after the primary infection. The clinical manifestations of recurrent genital herpes are similar to those of primary herpes, but the symptoms are milder, the rash is smaller in area, and the course of the disease is shorter. It usually heals itself within a few days. 1 to 2 days before recurrence, there are often prodromal symptoms such as local itching or burning sensation. The vast majority of patients with recurrent genital herpes seen clinically are male, and female patients often do not seek medical treatment because their symptoms are not obvious. Relapses are associated with fever, menstruation, sun exposure, cold, and certain viral infections. 3. Rectal and anal herpes virus infection occurs in male homosexuals. The patient has anorectal pain, anal discharge, and a feeling of urgency and heaviness during bowel movements.

First onset

Incubation period: 2 to 7 days Symptoms: One or more small, itchy red papules appear, which quickly turn into small blisters. After 3 to 5 days, pustules will form, which will rupture and form erosions, ulcers, and scabs, often accompanied by pain. The lesions may be solitary or confluent, often accompanied by fever, headache, fatigue, myalgia, inguinal lymphadenopathy and tenderness. Symptoms last for 1 to 2 weeks, and the lesions usually scab over and heal in 3 to 4 weeks. Through the above introduction, everyone has a comprehensive understanding of the symptoms of genital herpes. I hope it can help patients discover the disease as soon as possible. Many friends are very surprised. Why do they still have this disease even though they have paid attention to it? In fact, it is very likely because of the other party. Therefore, you must pay attention to this disease in your life, and then face the harm it brings more tenaciously.

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