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Asked for male, 30 years old from Delhi

I am married and age 28 yrs. I have been suffering from sores on my genitals from last 3-4 days. I consulted a senior dermatologist, he prescribed me herpex cream and zovirax tablets 400 mg, does it mean I have genital herpes? But doctor is saying its due to viral, it will be cured. Please advice I am very confused?

Dr. Vandana Walvekar90%(1860 ratings)

Gynaecologist•Mumbai

If you want to be sure pl get hsv titres for if +VE your husband needs to be treated too and there is a risk if you conceive.

Health Query

I am 47 years old. Suffering from harpez zoster at left side of stomach since more than 2 months . These are disappeared but pain below the skin is there. What to do please suggest.

Dr. Bhosale Ravindra Bhosale

General Surgeon•Ahmednagar

It' s called neuralgia remains for three or six months. Neurobion forte twice a day till pain subsides

Asked for male, 26 years old from Aurangabad

I am 25 year old. I have herpes zoster infection 6 month back. What are causes of herpes at younger age.

Dr. Amarpreet Singh Riar93%(3086 ratings)

MBBS, PG Diploma In Emergency Trauma Car...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Basically, you should have been vaccinated for the same. Decreased immunity and exposure are the reasons for the same.

272 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am suffering from herpes zoster. Doctor prescribed valcivir 1000 mg and meganeuron nt 50 and acivir cream. Do you think this will heal? The pain is really intense near the stomach.

Dr. N S S Gauri95%(159289 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (...read more

Unani Specialist•Kanpur

If that doesn't work please follow these herbal combinations for complete cure
sootshekhar ras 1 tablet twice a day
gandhak rasayan avleh 10 gm twice a day
vyadhi har rasayan 125 mg twice a day
send your report.

13 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 56 years old from Delhi

What are igg positive levels each for mmr & varicella zoster .secondly how adult aged 24 can be vaccinated it mmr negative.

Dr. S.K. Tandon93%(53294 ratings)

MD Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diabet...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar

Igg shows past infection or say vaccination successfully.
Yes if igg of mmr negative then vaccination for mmr can be safely given to adults.
Single dose is sufficient.

55 people found this helpful

Asked for Female, 61 years old from Mumbai

Hi, I am 60 years female. I have severe itching on my anus part. My family doctor prescribed herpex cream. But it gives relief for some time. Not cures. What would be reason? And which medicine shd I take? Pl. Suggest.

Dr. Rajesh Jain93%(15958 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Jalgaon

Take
tab bandy plus
1 perday for 3 day
later on.
Take
wormorid by sbl
10 drops in 50 ml water three times a day for 3 weeks
send me follow up after 3 day.

12 people found this helpful

Asked for Female, 27 years old from Jaipur

Hi, I am suffering from herpes zoster from last 5 days. Consulted a local doctor but no relief it is increasing day by day. Extreme pain and burning in affected area.

Dr. Manvinder Kaur91%(1359 ratings)

PGDHHM, MBBS

General Physician•Delhi

Treatments include pain relief and antiviral medication. It takes 2/4 weeks to recover.
Wear loose clothes.
Apply cold compress if required.

10 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 31 years old from Gaya

Dear sir, meri wife ko rubella igG 2.98 hai aur cytomegalo virus (CMV) 2.7 herpex simplex virus2. 91 hai Aur herpex simplex virus 2 hai. Toxo Gondii igM 0.29 aur rubell igm 0.54 hai kya karna chaiye I am worried about that please suggest me what can I do. Thanking you.

Dr. Girish Dani94%(16521 ratings)

MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, FCPS, DG...read more

Gynaecologist•Mumbai

You have not mentioned in some IgG or IgM. Best is to write all reports specifically mentioning IgG or IgM and also mentioning noral range given by that lab.

275 people found this helpful

Health Query

Having Zoster hermes since past 15days. Area covered is on torso(half inch above navel) full band from spine till center stomach filled with small blisters, have 3 big blisters covered with pus(half inch diameter, didn’t break). Acivir cream+tablets(thrice a day) in progress since day 1. Suplementary medicines like Antacid+Pain reliever. For weakness taking Bicomplex forte+Neurobian Forte and for nerve relaxation Mecobion-OD tab. Today(16day), every blister has become black & fallen off. The big blister also which had become black now fallen exposing red colored skin underneath. Still not able to sleep+rest on back, back full aching+paining, many times during day the area infected pains a lot(internally) , pines & needles which existed for almost a month has stopped from day 12th. Qs is a)What precautions should I take henceforth as I am travelling to Australia now for 3 months b)how long for pain to go offc) how long to continue Avicir medicines application. I don’t know whom to consult hence seeking advise here.

Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.91%(67906 ratings)

MD, MBBS

Dermatologist•Chennai

You should consult a dermatologist. 10 days of acyclovir is sufficient. Now you are having post herpetic neuralgia, needs two months of treatment with pregabalin. Kindly consult dermatologist.

193 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 20 years old from Guwahati