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Cold Sores
Treatment of Cold Sores
- Homeopathic Treatment of Cold Sores
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Cold Sores
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Cold Sores
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Cold Sores
- Surgical Treatment of Cold Sores
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Cold Sores
- Other Treatment of Cold Sores
What is Cold Sores
Symptoms of Cold Sores
Causes of Cold Sores
Risk factors of Cold Sores
Complications of Cold Sores
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Cold Sores
Precautions & Prevention of Cold Sores
Treatment of Cold Sores
Homeopathic Treatment of Cold Sores
The selection of an effective homeopathy remedy depends on numerous factors such as where the sores appear, their frequency and shape, prevailing mood patterns, whether there is attendant burning, whether this is any discharge from the sores such as pus etc. some of the remedies are:
- Arsenicum album
- Graphites
- Hepar sulphuricum
- Mercurius solubilis
- Nat-mur
- Rhus tox
- Sulphur
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Cold Sores
Acupuncture for cold sores is an effective and safe method to get rid of dangerous symptoms of this viral infection. It enables you to deal with frustration, stress and anxiety, which are the triggering factors for the cold sores. It reduces stress and anxiety and thus prevents herpes infection. Acupuncture also enhances functioning of body’s immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Cold Sores
In allopathic treatment of cold sores, topical creams such as Lidocaine and Benzocaine provide some pain relief. Oral antiviral medications like Acyclovir, Famciclovir and Valacyclovir are prescribed by the doctor.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Cold Sores
- Avoid freezing foods
- Eat fruits which are low in acidity
Other Treatment of Cold Sores
- Try applying ice or warm compresses to the blisters to ease the pain
What is Cold Sores
Cold sores also called fever blisters are fluid-filled lesions that occur on the mouth, lip and facial area. Cold sores are typically caused by Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1).
Symptoms of Cold Sores
- Soar throat
- Fever
- Small, painful, fluid-filled blisters around the mouth
- Pain or tingling sensation
- Usual duration of 10 to 14 days
Causes of Cold Sores
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1)
Complications of Cold Sores
- Dehydration
- Scarring
- Herpes keratoconjunctivitis
- Encephalitis
- Cellulitis
- Impetigo
Diagnosis of Cold Sores
Your doctor can tell if you have cold sores by asking you questions to find out whether you have come into contact with the virus and by physically examining you. There is no need of any tests.
Precautions & Prevention of Cold Sores
- Avoid sharing items like Utensils, towels, lip balm etc
- Be careful about touching other parts of your body
- Avoid kissing and skin contact with people while blisters are present
- Wash your hands carefully before touching another person
- Apply sunblock to your lips and face before prolonged exposure to the sun
- Avoid or prevent conditions that stress your body
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