Genital warts: Why is it when the mention of the word pops up that people with warts naturally think they are going to die? Is there a deadly type of genital wart? If you mean are they noted for killing people, then no is the answer to this question.
However, depending on the disorder/disease in question if complications happen then it would be difficult for anyone to give a guarantee on the outcome.
What do genital warts look like? This is a good question to ask and one that tells me you or someone you know has spotted or felt something unusual around the vagina/ anus to give you reason for concern, and hopefully want to do something about.
As it goes for all health matters the earlier the problem is treated it betters the chances of a quick and easy cure.
The longer a problem is allowed to be a problem then it may take stronger medication and time to make things better.
If you suspect genital warts are present and embarrassed to tell the doctor, then do not be.
It is a common condition that doctors treat on a daily basis.
In medical terms genital warts are called "Condylomata acuminata" or "venereal warts.
" and usually look like small fleshy growths or bumps on the skin.
More on this below because warts can differ from what is considered usual? Because venereal warts are a viral condition, meaning, not caused by bacteria, antibiotics may not treat the warts effectively.
The sexually transmitted infection is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Warts grow in clammy warm tissues of the vulva, vagina, and cervix in women.
In males the warts are likely found at the tip or on the shaft of the penis.
Warts might surface around the anus also.
Warts can happen in the mouth and throat if oral sex is included.
Genitals warts are indeed a part of our society, and we all need to be aware of this.
Awareness: Not all warts look the same For example, some genital warts look like a raised bump or maybe a small irritable rash.
While other types of warts look bigger and appear in the shape of a cauliflower.
As a rule they look like small white or pink bumps.
Some patients show raised growths, while others, flat.
Some come across like eruptions, or red and severe rashes.
Genital warts got their name after those that develop on the hands.
Men with HPV virus see genital warts either on the scrotum, on the tip of the penis, the anus and maybe the urethra.
Them located on the penis head typically feel smooth, but this alters for those around the anus which might feel rougher.
Some warts are shiny and glisten.
Warts can be hard to find especially if a single one is hiding behind pubic hair, and this is why a regular self examination is important.
Female genital warts look pretty much the same to those men have.
The only difference is they commonly develop around the vagina because of it being moist.
The warts to touch in this spot might feel like tiny gritty growths.
They are not known for causing pain, but can feel itchy and uncomfortable.
If warts site on the outer layers of the vagina, then it is vital for a gynecologist to take a look and make sure no other growths are on the inside of the cervix, or vagina.
Particular virus types in women can possibly lead to cervical cancer.
There is a strong connection between HPV types 16 and 18 and cervical cancer.
Suggestions Do you smoke? Then stop because warts persist longer in smokers.
Do not treat genital warts with wart lotions created for those on the hands Make an appointment with the doctor or medic at a genitourinary medicine clinic where they will also do tests for other types of infections.
The HPV virus cannot be cured completely, but the warts can be removed.
Be prepared for warts to return.
30% of people will after a few weeks or months get the warts back.
Treatments do destroy the warts, but unfortunately cannot remove the virus from inside the skin.
Podophyllotoxin is a plant extract that comes in liquid or cream form.
It is applied twice daily for 3 days, followed by a break of 4 days.
The process is repeated until the warts have gone.
Treatment can cause redness and a burning feeling, and should not be used by a pregnant woman.
Imiquimod is a second alternative if podophyllotoxin does not work.
It is applied three times a week before going to bed.
The ointment works by stimulating the bodys' own immune system to get rid of the warts.
It normally takes 8 weeks of treatment for women and men, 12, but it can be used for up to 4 months.
Itching, redness and soreness often happen with this treatment.
A common practice to rid warts is called Cryotherapy.
It includes freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen.
How much liquid nitrogen would depend on the size of the warts? Providing there are no complications, healing takes between one to three weeks.
Discomfort afterwards is tolerable and include Irritation Slight pain Inflammation Sores/blisters Following Cryotherapy for external genital warts and you experience the symptoms below call your doctor.
Fever Bleeding Odor Yellowish discharge Severe pain