OK! every year...without fail i get a Coldsore!! why do they happen?? no matter what i do...it comes...and it hurts so bad!!! why?? someone told me it was aform off hepititus...but ive been having this prob from a young age!! Anyone know why??
2007-02-20 04:52:23 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
not hepatitis, herpes.
2007-02-20 04:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by discostu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a form of hepes but dont worry its very common. There are 2 types There are two types of herpes simplex infection: herpes simplex virus one (called HSV-1 for short) and herpes simplex virus two (called HSV-2 for short). Although both can cause cold sores around a person's mouth, most are caused by HSV-1.
HSV-1 is so common that most Americans get infected with it, although many never have any symptoms. People can catch HSV-1 by kissing a person with a cold sore or sharing a drinking glass or utensils, so it's easy to see why there are so many cold sores around.
Although HSV-1 isn't a big deal, it's a good idea to try to keep cold sores as far away as possible. If someone you know has a cold sore, don't kiss him or her and don't drink out of the same glass or use the same knife, fork, or spoon. Sharing towels, washcloths, or napkins is off-limits, too, because the virus may survive on the fabric.
If you've had cold sores before, it can be hard to tell what might make them come back. For some people too much stress, too much time in the sun, or getting sick can cause cold sores to reappear. Eating well, getting enough rest, and learning how to deal with stress
Putting on sunblock lip balm and sunscreen on the face before going out in the sun may help prevent cold sores from reappearing in people who tend to get them.
Also a product called carmex helps to.
I hope this helps
2007-02-20 12:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by snoopy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coldsores are not a form of Hepatitis (which is an inflammation of the liver), it is caused by a Herpes virus. This virus will flare up when the conditions it favors are met. I know they are painful, but if you only have a coldsore once a year, consider yourself lucky.
There are medications you can get from your doctor to treat them. There are over-the-counter medications out there, but they are not as effective.
2007-02-20 12:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by searchpup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not hepititus, its a form of herpes.
Yes sort of but its not an std i get them in my mouth and sometimes on my lips but mostly around winter.
My doctor says it's because I have too much uric acid in my body some people get kidney stones or gout, I just get cold sores. as a matter of fact I have two on the inside of my mouth right now.
2007-02-20 12:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by Timeless Toni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got one two years ago it was scary, it comes back every year at the same place but it's smaller every time
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those things are horrible especially if you have a date
2007-02-20 12:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by KT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's herpes If they are really bad you can go to your doc, to get some meds for it. I know to much sun can cause them,stress can too. ( I get mine just before my period or if i have been in the sun to long. ) sometimes I just get them cause my friend told me she has one. they are a pain in the butt (and lips)
2007-02-20 12:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by terri2003anne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK YOUR DOCTER
2007-02-20 12:56:36 · answer #7 · answered by ~Geeks Will Rule The World~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋