Herpes Simplex:
Herpes simplex is a virus, and a person who contracts it develops a lifelong condition. Two different types of herpes virus are:
HSV-1, also called oral herpes, affects your mouth and face and leads to a disease called herpes simplex1.
HSV-2, also called genital herpes, affects your genital area and leads to the disease called herpes simplex 2 (sexually transmitted disease)
How is it transmitted?
HSV-1 is mostly spread by contact with the virus’s sores, saliva, or surfaces in or around the mouth. Rarely can HSV-1 spread from mouth-genital contact and produce genital herpes.
Examples: Kissing, oral sex, and other skin-to-skin contacts
HSV-2
It can also be transmitted through direct contact with a herpes sore, saliva, or bodily fluids.
Examples: Kissing, oral sex, sex toys sharing, vaginal or anal sex, and other skin-to-skin contacts at the injection site
Who is at risk?
- Women.
- Anyone having multiple sex partners.
- Anyone who indulges in sexual activity at a young age.
- Anyone with a history of any sexually transmitted infection (STI).
- Anyone with an impaired immune system.
- Anyone who engages in unprotected sexual activity
What are the symptoms?
- Fever
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Body pain
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Sharp pain at the area of infection
- tingling, burning, or itching sensation at the site of the infection
- Painful blisters
- Painful micturition (urination) in genital sores
What are its complications?
- increases the risk of acquiring HIV infection
- meningoencephalitis (brain infection)
- disseminated infection
- encephalitis (brain infection)
- keratitis (eye infection)
- Neonatal herpes can lead to neurologic disability or death
Supplements for HSV
You have a higher risk of developing an oral or genital herpes outbreak if your immune system weakens.
Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy immune system
The following supplements are essential to take:
Vitamins:
The three vitamins most closely associated with a strong, effective immune system are
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin E
Zinc:
Normal zinc levels maintain the body’s immune system. A study reveals that major immunological dysfunctions are closely related to zinc deficiency.
Zinc is also being researched as a topical therapy for herpes; A 2013 study indicated that topical zinc sulphate application decreased the recurrence of herpes in a limited test group.
L-lysin
L-lysine, commonly known as lysine, is an essential amino acid for the body. It helps in blocking the amino acid arginine from entering the intestines, which is an important catalyst for the herpes outbreak,
Herpes simplex therapy in KL and Kepong.
Chye Family Medicine Specialist Clinic provides budget-friendly and professional sexually transmitted disease (STD) Testing, STD Screening, and STD Treatment. It is recognized as one of the top-rated STD / STI clinics in Kepong and Kuala Lumpur.
Human papilloma virus
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name given to a common group of viruses. It remains asymptomatic in most people but leads to the development of genital warts or cancer in some cases.
How is it transmitted?
The virus affects the skin and is not necessarily transmitted through penetrative sex. The transmission can occur by:
- Vaginal sex
- Oral sex
- Anal sex
- Sharing sex toys
- Any skin-to-skin contact of the genital area
How can it be prevented?
You must take some precautions to lessen your risk of contracting HPV.
- Get vaccinated. The HPV vaccine is both safe and effective. When administered at the recommended age range, it can offer protection against illnesses (including malignancies) brought on by HPV.
- Get a cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer can be prevented in women between the ages of 21 and 65 with routine screening.
If you engage in sexual activity:
- Always use condoms correctly when having sex. This may lessen your risk of contracting HPV. However, HPV can spread to areas that a condom does not cover. Consequently, condoms may not fully protect against contracting HPV; and
- Be in a committed monogamous relationship, or limit your sexual activity to that person.
What are the symptoms?
It doesn’t show any symptoms. However, sometimes there is a development of painless lumps around the vagina, anus, or penis known as a genital wart.
The disease sometimes causes changes in the cells leading to cancer. Following cancers are related to HPV
- cervical cancer
- anal cancer
- penile cancer
- vulval cancer
- vaginal cancer
- head and neck cancer
Supplement for HPV
The best supplements for naturally treating HPV include:
Mushroom extracts
The antiviral and immune-stimulating abilities of several mushroom extracts are well recognized.
Extensive research has been done on Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) as a potential HPV treatment.
Vitamin C
Another dietary supplement that can boost the function of your immune system is vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps in strengthening immune system function, reproduction, and vision.
Green tea extracts
Green tea’s polyphenols (antioxidants) may help lower the risk of developing some cancers. Additionally, a prescription ointment containing green tea extract has been approved to treat genital warts.
Folate
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is related to cervical health. People who consume adequate folate in their diet have lower rates of various cancers, including stomach, colon, pancreatic, and cervical cancer.
DIM
DIM, also known as Diindolylmethane, can improve immune system performance and lower the risks of cervical lesions.
Wart removal therapy in KL and Kepong
The top 3 clinics in KL and Kepong that offer wart removal therapy are:
Chye Clinic (Kepong)
Chye Clinic is committed to using the most modern and minimally invasive medical technology to provide you with the high-quality skin and aesthetic treatments you want.
Careplus Klinik Bubut (Kepong)
Careplus Klinik Bubut is strongly committed to the cosmetics and health of its patients. Anyone looking to enhance his appearance is treated and perfected at this facility.
The Clinic has been around for ten years and is dedicated to giving you excellent service.