Symptoms of Genital Herpes in Men
Disease description:
I’ve been experiencing severe pain in my genital area over the past few days, along with prominent blisters—some of which have ruptured and produced discharge. I’d like to know: What are the symptoms of genital herpes in men?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Song Zhiqiang
Hello, genital herpes in males is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It may cause symptoms such as painful or difficult urination, a sensation of urethral obstruction, and discharge from the urethral opening. Patients may also experience fever and headache. For individuals with genital herpes (note: “genital shingles” is a misnomer—shingles is caused by varicella-zoster virus and rarely affects the genital area; the correct term here is “genital herpes”), it is advisable to wash undergarments separately and avoid sharing toilet seats with others. With appropriate, evidence-based antiviral therapy, the condition can be effectively managed and resolved. Additionally, maintaining good personal hygiene and abstaining from unprotected or promiscuous sexual activity are essential preventive measures. If infected, patients should take precautions to avoid transmitting the virus to others. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you a healthy and happy life!
