Mouth Sores Treatment

Mouth herpes is a highly contagious virus brought on by the Herpes Simplex I Virus that causes painful, itching sores on the outside and inside of the mouth.

Most Americans will experience a mouth herpes episode before they reach adulthood. After contracting the virus, humans are set with it for life, but it lies dormant for the most part until it is triggered out of remission.

Mouth Herpes (cold sores) are different then canker sores, which are sores that form on your tongue, roof of your mouth, inside of your cheek and inside of your lips, and fever blisters, which are lip sores on the outside of your mouth. Neither canker sores nor fever blisters are caused by the Herpes Simplex I Virus.

Mouth sores tend to last 3-14 days, often bursting with a white liquid after a few days and then forming an itchy crust. Those with mouth sores should avoid touching open sores.

Sounds nasty, doesn’t it?

What Causes Canker Sores

Canker sores and fever blisters are sparked by a number of factors. Here are some possible triggers:

• Weakened Immune System: Mouth sores tend to erupt in batches at times when our immune systems are at their weakest points.
• Irritation: Repeated rubbing of the gums, tongue, cheek or lips against a sharp object, such as a tooth or dental device can cause an outbreak of mouth sores.
• Deficient Nutrition: If you repeatedly suffer from mouth sores, you should consult your doctor. You doctor may recommend blood tests to scan you for nutritional deficiencies, such a lack of B Vitamins and Iron in your diet.
• Tiredness: Fatigue contributes to weakening your immune system.
• Stress: Emotional turmoil and stress can spark mouth sores.
• Exposure to Sunlight: Avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight.

Symptoms of Mouth Herpes
The Herpes Simplex 1 Virus affects not only affect the mouth, but can bey felt far throughout the body. Here are a few of the mouth herpes symptoms you should be aware of:

• Body Symptoms: Fever, tiredness, muscle aches, irritability
• Face Symptoms: Pain, burning and tingling in mouth area
• Mouth Symptoms: Appearance of oral sores
• Upper Body: Neck lymph node swelling and pain, swollen gums

Mouth Sores Treatment
Drug stores offer a number of creams and over-the-counter medicines that can help you combat the onset of mouth sores. If you are concerned, you should consider visiting a doctor who can give you a diagnosis of your sores. Your doctor may recommend blood tests to gauge how healthy of a diet you keep.

If you are considering treatment for you cold sores, give some thought to natural home remedy methods of cold sore treatment.