Question 1

i have three cold sores on my bottom lip , what can i do so it wont be swollen ?

Accepted Answer

HERPES SIMPLEX: If this is Herpes Simplex virus then the best treatment is an antiviral like acyclovir. Really really works for prevention and treatment of herpes. It does require a prescription.

Question 2

i get maybe 2 cold sores a year but this time i got like three at once and one is off of my lip near my nose any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex: See your doctor for a prescription med.  Herpes simplex 1 or hsv 1also known as oral herpes. It is different from genital herpes which is hsv 2 . . Medication can decrease the pain related to an outbreak and can shorten healing time. They can also decrease the total number of outbreaks. Drugs including famvir, zovirax, and Valtrex (valacyclovir) are among the drugs used to treat the symptoms of herpes.

Question 3

i am prone to this cold sores and even have one now about three days ago i noticed a small bump on the left side of my tongue it is not painful i was just wondering if it could be a cold sore spread into my tongue or my health anxiety makes me think it's

Accepted Answer

Not a cold sore: Cold sores occur on the outside of the mouth/borders of lips, not in the mouth and are caused by the herpes virus. Canker sores, which are not caused by the herpes virus occur in the mouth, and are typically painful. This could just be an enlarged tongue papilla, which is common and not a problem. Have your doctor check it to be sure.

Question 4

this yr i got sick six times. my throat like three times, a yeast infection, a cold, and three cold sores. what to do? im scared.

Accepted Answer

Throat infections: Don't be scared, but i would still recommend seeing your primary doctor or an ent.  They should be able to figure out what is going on.  Feel better!

Question 5

bumps on lip.appear to be cold sores.not std.continually reoccurring they burn , swell no puss.initially three bumps at a time now only one at a time?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: These recurring bumps ( now only one) sound like cold sores. Herpes simplex 1 is very common and can recur. If you are having them very frequently you may want tosee your doctor

Question 6

i have swollen glands once a month and cold sores almost every three weeks, im am extremely fatigued the doctor put it down to depression but it cant ?

Accepted Answer

Further evaluation.: If your glands swell up frequently and you develop cold sores and fatigued, these are the signs that your immune system is under stress or is busy fighting with offending agents.

You need to improve your diet, add vitamins and get a basic blood work including viral titers.

Vitamins boost your immune system and may take care of this issue for you. Good luck..

Question 7

how to remove cold sores in 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half.  This is not the only way to treat cold sores.

Question 8

hi. i have had 3 cold sores in 3 weeks. when one goes away, another one came up. could there be an underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Triggers for cold sores can include illness, stress, fatigue, becoming physically cold, dry air, UV rays (sun), mouth trauma or one's period.

Question 9

i've had 3 breakouts of cold sores in a month & a half. they were big & there were multiple ones all together. always got them since was a kid. help?!

Accepted Answer

Stress related: Most likely you need to reduce the stress in your life and that will reduce the frequency of the outbreaks

Question 10

do cold sores itch?

Accepted Answer

They can: A cold sore is a lesion with blisters (lip, chin, cheek, nostril & sometimes mouth) which causes burning, pain & itching.

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I have three cold sores on my bottom lip , what can i do so it wont be swollen ?

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I get maybe 2 cold sores a year but this time i got like three at once and one is off of my lip near my nose any suggestions?

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I am prone to this cold sores and even have one now about three days ago i noticed a small bump on the left side of my tongue it is not painful i was just wondering if it could be a cold sore spread into my tongue or my health anxiety makes me think it's

A member asked:

This yr i got sick six times. my throat like three times, a yeast infection, a cold, and three cold sores. what to do? im scared.

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Bumps on lip.appear to be cold sores.not std.continually reoccurring they burn , swell no puss.initially three bumps at a time now only one at a time?

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I have swollen glands once a month and cold sores almost every three weeks, im am extremely fatigued the doctor put it down to depression but it cant ?

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How to remove cold sores in 3 days?

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Hi. i have had 3 cold sores in 3 weeks. when one goes away, another one came up. could there be an underlying cause?

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I've had 3 breakouts of cold sores in a month & a half. they were big & there were multiple ones all together. always got them since was a kid. help?!

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Do cold sores itch?

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