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Male genital herpes is characterized by symptoms starting form itching and burning on the skin, and sores that turn into fluid-filled blisters formed in men’s genital area. Male genital herpes symptoms can appear on the tip or shaft of the penis, scrotum, thighs, and buttocks. Male genital herpes are caused by herpes simplex virus type-2, which can be contracted from having sex with an infected partner. In general, the genital herpes infection is more severe in women than in men.
Male genital herpes symptoms can develop to painful swollen lymph nodes in the groin and pelvis. Rare but less frequent than women, men too may experience painful or difficulty passing out urine, swelling of the urinary tube, meningitis, and throat infection. Male genital herpes symptoms should be diagnosed by either a doctor, dermatologist (who specializes in skin diseases), urologist (doctors who specialize in the urinary tract diseases of men and women and the genital organs of men), gynecologist (doctors who specialize in the diseases of women's genital organs) and some health provider who specializes in infectious diseases.
Fewer than half of the men with primary herpes infection experience the normal symptom that is why getting correct diagnosis for the symptoms of male genital herpes rather than self-diagnosis is advisable. It is most important to diagnose male genital herpes not only to cure its symptoms but also to avoid the risk of spreading the virus. A magnifying glass may be used to help locate abnormal tissue. If genital warts in men are found, treatment can be applied based on the number, size, and location of the warts.
Male genital herpes symptoms may not be present during visual examination; however the herpes simplex virus is already in the body and can be spread to a partner during sexual act. This is because the herpes simplex type-2 viruses that dwell in the body could lie dormant in the cells and at any time will recur again. Male genital herpes usually occur in men who were exposed to high-risk sexual behaviors such as anal sex and having multiple partners. Male genital herpes should be taken special attention and should be treated immediately. If left untreated, men will experience a great deal of pain, discomfort, and complications. Aside from the sores, abnormal discharge or fluid coming out from the penis can cause urethral bleeding that will develop to infection of the urinary tract. If you noticed any of these symptoms, you should seek medical help right away.
Male genital herpes does only give physical discomforts but also emotional stress and embarrassment. If you have an active sexual relationship, it will interfere with the sexual activity. Other males have fear and anxiety in having sex again and it seems like a trauma that they can be disliked because of their past history. Male genital herpes can be avoided by not having sexual contact with an infected person.
Sexually active men and women could reduce the risk by engaging in a monogamous sexual relationship. Using condoms correctly during sexual intercourse does not guarantee one hundred percent protection against the disease, but as long as there’s no infection outside the condom covered area, it is safer. Currently, there is no permanent cure for male genital herpes, but it can be treated. Recent research and development on tests show positive results and sooner or later, male genital herpes problem will be a thing of the past.