Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two strains of herpes simplex, Hsv1 and Hsv2, and both can cause infections of genital herpes, but most commonly the Hsv2 virus causes herpes on the genitals, and Hsv1 causes oral or labial herpes, otherwise colloquially known as ‘cold sores’.

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Genital herpes is a very common condition, affecting around one in five population in the United States, but there is surprisingly small knowledge among the general public on the symptoms of herpes. this is commonly put down to the negative public stigma attached to the disease. this stigma is very undeserved, especially when the high infection rate is taken into account, and may be why genital herpes is not discussed and general knowledge about symptoms and treatments is very low.

Of the symptoms of herpes, the most common is the outbreak of sores or blisters on the genitals. these sores can be as small as pimples, or can be as large as small coins or buttons. the sores commonly appear on or around the genitals, buttocks, anus and upper thighs. after the appearance of these sores, which can often be itchy, irritable, or painful, a few days later they will burst and seep. after bursting, the curative process begins, and the sores commonly clear up without leaving a scar over a period of days, commonly 5 days to two weeks.

Other symptoms of herpes that sufferers may sense comprise a rash or swelling (or both together) in the groin area, and flu-like symptoms. the flu-like symptoms can comprise fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea and fatigue. If you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms of herpes, please see your doctor as soon as potential for a proper diagnosis. after determination you can settle a treatment plan, and this will allow you to operate symptoms and outbreaks, and improve your ability of life.

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(ARA) – A new year is here and for many baby boomer women, thatmeans getting back on track with their health and wellness – eatingright, exercising and scheduling those overdue doctor’sappointments. However, a new survey reveals that boomer women maynot be so quick to dial their doctor when it comes to issues withtheir personal health.

Only 16 percent of baby boomer women are likely to discuss ataboo topic with a physician. Additionally, more than two-thirdsare less likely to seek out a physician if they consider theircondition to be a “normal part of aging,” according to the TENABoomer Women’s Health Survey, conducted by TENA, the leader inincontinence products and services.

In 2011, the first of the 77 million baby boomers will turn 65years old. More than half of them are women, who as they age, mayfind themselves experiencing new and sometimes uncomfortableconditions which they consider to be a “normal part of aging.” Manyof the personal health conditions that baby boomer women mayexperience however, such as bladder weakness and low sex drive, arenot symptoms of aging and most can be managed with the help of aphysician.

Once boomer women are in the doctor’s office, the stigma doesn’tcease. the survey also found that over one quarter of women feltuncomfortable, embarrassed or judged when they discussed a personalhealth issue with their physician. furthermore, although bladderweakness and low sex drive ranked as the top two most embarrassingconditions to discuss with doctors, the same two conditions alsoranked as the issues that were brought up the least byphysicians.

“If doctors aren’t asking and patients aren’t speaking up, thenwomen may needlessly suffer for years with what may in fact be amanageable condition,” says Dr. Cynthia Hall, MD, FACOG, Founderand Director of the Center for Women’s Continence and Pelvic Healthat Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “I often have to coax informationout of my patients to identify problems they may be experiencing,so I know that it is especially important that doctors spark theconversation because their patients may be embarrassed or reluctantto.”

Nervous about talking to your doctor about your symptoms at yournext check up? Here are some tips from TENA on communicating openlyand honestly with your doctor:

Don’t be timid, be tenacious: Talking about taboo healthconditions, such as bladder weakness, can be hard, but you deserveto live your life free from symptoms that hold you back. Speakingup about the symptoms you’ve been experiencing will help yourdoctor help you to manage your condition. Not ready to talk to yourdoctor yet? Work your way up by confiding in a friend or familymember.

Do your homework: doing some research before your appointmentcould go a long way in helping you identify your condition andmanagement options that you can ask your doctor about. Not surewhere to start? Check out betenacious.net for information onthe causes and symptoms of some common conditions that womenexperience, such as bladder weakness.

Take notes: Keep track of your symptoms and the times when theyare most prevalent and bring those notes with you when you visityour doctor. If you get nervous, having notes there will help youstay on topic and remember the little details. Also, having notesto share with your doctor will provide more background on thecondition – they may notice patterns that could indicate triggersor causes of your condition.

For more information about and results from the TENA BoomerWomen’s Health Survey, visit betenacious.net.

By Ananya Mukherjee:

Fever, night sweats, appetite loss, fatigue followed by chest pain and coughing of blood. do these symptoms sound familiar? Indeed, not in an urban home but sadly, in rural families in India they are. These are symptoms of none other than the epidemic tuberculosis. according to WHO Report 2009, in 2007, there were an estimated 13.7 million chronic active cases, 9.3 million new cases, and 1.8 million deaths, mostly in developing countries.

Tuberculosis is one of the three primary diseases in poverty-stricken areas along with AIDS and malaria. Earlier it was sheer ignorance that led to late diagnosis and not so effective treatment. and it being an air borne disease, it spread speedily. Currently, there is a huge stigma factor attached to it. although awareness is ruling out several myths and misconceptions attached to tuberculosis, discrimination is still faced by patients at large.

In the year 1961, the first TB programme was launched by government of India to take a control over this rapidly spreading disease in the name of National TB Programme (NTP). but due to some of the shortcomings in this programme, the Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) was established in 1993 based on directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) which was internationally recommended strategy to treat TB. it was launched in 1997.

As tuberculosis accounts for maximum deaths, some of the facilities that are provided in rural India to combat this disease are:

1) Free of cost treatment with DOTS

The Anganwadi workers and female volunteers along with the support of NGOs are helping in creating mass awareness and are reaching to the interior of villages to educate them and help them.

The RNTCP programme has turned out to be very effective. a recent file study showcased the plight of the families affected by TB. a 22 year old mother had contracted tuberculosis which affects the spinal cord. a daily wage earner where daily earnings accounted to not more than Rs. 100 a day, an alcoholic husband, two infant kids and she was advised bed rest as she could barely move.

She refused to stay at her own place as her parents too were poor and was scared that her husband would go and marry another woman considering her immobile condition for years to come. What could the helpless mother do? This is the story of almost every fourth home in rural India.

The tuberculosis control program is showing success and it is estimated by WHO that tuberculosis will be under control by 2015. Looking at the success rate of this program more donations from government and other donors can be attained so that the TB stop programme can put a full stop to TB.

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