What is High Cold Sores?
What are the Symptoms of Cold Sores?
If you get cold sores for the first time, the symptoms can be widespread and will take time to start showing. It may take 20 days for you to experience any symptoms related to this virus and the sores can last for several days. However, the blisters will disappear in a couple of weeks. Now if you are somebody who has a recurrence of this condition then you may develop less severe symptoms and it may typically appear in the same spot.
When you are exposed to this virus for the first time, you may experience symptoms like fever, sore throat, headaches, etc. Also, you may suffer from painful gums, muscle aches and can have swollen lymph nodes.
What are the Causes of Cold Sores?
When to see a Doctor?
Lifestyle Prevention of Cold Sores
Preventing cold sores completely is not possible as it spreads from person to person, and it is difficult to understand if someone is infected by their appearance. But if you avoid sharing clothes and foods, or any other personal belongings, then you might reduce the risk of getting infected.
However, preventing the recurrence of Cold sores is possible by observing your triggers. Such as, exposure to the sun may cause cold sores then you should apply zinc oxide. If you are stressed and getting cold sores, you can try relieving stress by practicing various stress management techniques. Avoid kissing and having oral sex if your partner has cold sores.
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