Have HSV1, Swollen Mouth, Scabs On Mouth, Difficulty Opening Mouth, Swollen Gums. What To Do?

Hello,

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Cause of occurrence of swelling on mouth due to H S V has to be evaluated.

Antibiotics has to be administered.

Avoid spicy,allergic food items.

Avoid smoking.

Vitamin b complex and Folic acid supplements has to be administered.

Maintain oral hygiene well.

Take a balanced diet regularly.

Apply topical steroid on the affected area.

Hope this helps.

Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

According to your symptoms i suppose that you have developed severe infection of your mouth, as you have history of HSV1 infection i suggest you to visit to an Dentist and get the thorough checkup done.
If required antiviral medications like acyclovir can be started.
At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Start with multivitamin suplements.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.

Hope this helps out,

Regards.

Thanks for sharing your concern in HCM. All the symptoms you have described is common in case of HSV 1 oral infection. More over unable to maintain oral hygiene will aid in the gum infection problem. Acyclovir 5% cream is of great help if used in the beginning of the symptoms. Still you can apply that cream over your sores thrice daily. Only important thing that you should be careful about dehydration. You should contact ER immediately if you feel the sign of dehydration like reduced urination, dry mouth etc. Drink plenty of water, Take common analgesic when feel pain, apply topical local anesthetic like 5% Lignocaine cream. over lesions to reduce pain, especially before eating. Apply Acyclovir 5% cream over all sores, thrice daily. It's a self limiting disease. All your lesions will heal within 2 to 3 weeks from the day of initiation. But future recurence is not uncommon.Get well soon

Hi there,

Thanks for writing your query,
Your symptoms are indicative of severe herpes viral infection as you have mentioned you are diagnosed.
With this you have to follow few simple steps that will help to relieve the symtoms.

avoid alcohol , carbonated drinks , tobacco chewing and smoking as these may worsen the area affected.
Apply oral antiseptic ,analgesic ointments like dentogel or mucogel topically over the affected area
start with multivitamin supplements for 7 to 10 days and vitamin C lozenges will help in resolving the problem.
Maintain good oral hygiene and drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated.
i would suggest you to start with an antibiotic and analgesic course consulting your dentist , which helps in subsiding the pain and swelling .
i hope this helps ,

take care.