HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV)/GENITAL WARTS
There
are more than 100, mostly harmless, types of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV),
including some which:
- Cause
changes in cells (these types increase the risk of cervical and certain
other cancers)
- Cause
genital warts
- Seem
to have no harmful effect at all
Some HPVs cause common skin warts such as:
- Butcher’s
warts
- Common
hand warts
- Juvenile
warts
- Plantar
warts on the feet
These
types of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) do not cause genital warts.
About
30 types of Human Papilloma Virus are spread through sexual contact and can
infect the genital area:
- Anus
- Cervix
- Penis
- Rectum
- Scrotum
- Vagina
- Vulva
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a viral infection of the skin and
is sometimes also called
- Anogenital
warts
- Condylomata
acuminata
- Genital
warts
- Venereal
warts
It
causes growths of skin-colour, cauliflower-like masses of various sizes and
shapes.
It is
thought there are more cases of genital Human papilloma Virus (HPV) infection
than any other STD in the United States, infecting from 3-28% of the
population, with up to 5 million new cases reported every year.
Symptoms
Human
papilloma Virus (HPV) lives in skin cells and may be confined to an early
isolated outbreak or may be located internally in the:
- Rectum
- Throat
- Urethra
- Vagina
Symptoms
may occur several weeks to months after being exposed to Human Papilloma Virus
(HPV) and include:
- Itching
or burning around the sex organs
- Painless
growths in either sex usually on damp or moist surfaces of the body
beginning as tiny, soft pink or red spots
- Spots
develop into small, white/yellow/gray bumpy warts on the sex organs and
anus
- Warts
can grow quickly into irregularly shaped cauliflower-like masses
In women
Vaginal
sex may lead to warts:
- On
the cervix
- On
the opening (cervix) to the womb (uterus)
- On
the outside and inside of the vagina
- On
the vulva
Most
women recover from HPV infections with no health problems at all and many women
will develop a natural immunity against different types of HPVs.
It is
still not known why some women develop:
- Cervical
cancer
- Long-term
HPV infection
- Pre-cancerous
abnormal cell changes
In men
Genital
warts are less common, however, warts can occur on the:
- Scrotum
(the sac that holds the testicles)
- Tip
or shaft of the penis
In men and women
- Anal
sex can cause warts:
- On,
in or around the anus and rectum
Oral sex can cause warts in the:
- Mouth
- Throat
Symptoms include:
- Bleeding
- Difficulty
in swallowing (if in the mouth or throat)
- Difficulty
in urination (if in the urethra, penis or vagina)
- Localized
discomfort and pain
You
should see a health professional immediately if any of the following occurs:
- Bleeding
or skin changes around the genitals
- Contact
with an infected person
- Unusual
growths or bumps
Note
The
longer HPV warts are allowed to grow, the more persistent they become and
untreated genital warts can eventually spread, grow, and multiply into large
clusters causing health complications
Sometimes
people who are infected with HPV do not develop the warts for many years
Transmission
The
rate of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is increasing due to:
- Changes
in sexual behaviour
- Ore
young people having sex at an earlier age
- An
increase in multiple sex partners among sexually active people
- Genital
warts are very contagious and about two-thirds of people who have sexual
contact with an infected partner will usually develop warts within three
months of contact
Both
men and women are equally susceptible to infection and it occurs most
frequently in persons aged 15-40.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is spread:
- By
people who are infected but who have no symptoms and unknowingly transmit
HPV to others
- By
touching the genitals of someone during vaginal, anal and oral sex with an
infected partner
- To
a baby during childbirth if the mother has the virus
Very rarely:
- Children
can get it while being bathed or changed
- Genital
warts develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had oral sex with
an infected person
- People
can be born with the infection
Warts
- Can
disappear on their own
- Stay
unchanged
- Grow
and spread
- Can
return, sometimes after several months because the virus lies dormant in
skin cells
- Can
require multiple treatments
Diagnosis
Culture
or Biopsy
Pap Smears
In a
Pap smear cells scraped from the cervix are examined under a microscope to
determine:
- If
there are cancerous cells
- If
there is a cervical HPV infection
- Infections
and inflammations of the cervix
- thinning
of the cervical tissue from lack of oestrogen
If
the Pap smear is abnormal there may be an HPV infection and a medical
examination is needed to look for and treat any cervical problems.
- Unless
you have genital warts or have had abnormal Pap test results, you won't be
able to tell you have HPV
- If
cancer is found your health professional will put you in touch with a
gynaecological oncologist
Colposcopy
A
procedure called colposcopy can be performed using a magnifying instrument to
take a closer look at cervical and vaginal tissue
Treatment
Depending
on factors such as the size and location of the genital warts several methods
of treatment are available.
Prevention
- If
warts are visible in the genital area, sexual contact should be avoided
until the warts are treated
- People
who have many sexual partners put themselves at higher risk for genital
warts
Prevention may be possible by:
- Abstinence
- Infected
skin being covered to prevent skin to skin transmission
- Correct
use of male latex condoms to prevent transmission of the virus from one
person to the next
- Having
regular pap smears to look for cervical problems if women are sexually
active
- Limiting
your sexual contact to a single, uninfected partner
Help Factors
- A
woman can lower her risk of cervical cancer by:
- Avoiding
cigarette smoking
- Avoiding
the use of oral contraceptives
- Practicing
abstinence
- Practicing
sex play that does not include vaginal intercourse
- Undergoing
regular Pap tests
- Using
condoms
Dietary Recommendations
Include
in the diet foods high in:
- Beta-carotene
- Folic
acid
Yellow, red and orange fruits and vegetables:
- Carrots
- Corn
- Mangoes
- Squash
- Tomatoes
Dark-green, leafy vegetables:
- Cabbage
- Collard
greens
- Lettuce
- Spinach
And
- Beans
- Peanuts
- Whole
grains
It is important to consider that:
- Early
treatment of pre-cancerous growths can prevent cancer from developing
- Follow-up
examinations are necessary if an abnormal condition is found
- Most
abnormalities that are detected are not cancerous
Prognosis
- Genital
warts will be transmitted to your sexual partner(s)
- Because
the virus can remain latent in the skin, infected persons may not be aware
of their infection and the potential risk of complications from the virus.
Complications
Sometimes
the virus stays in the body even after the warts go away, so there is the
possibility that the warts can recur
- Cancer
of the penis (a rare cancer)
- Cervical
dysplasia, a precancerous type of abnormal cell growth on the female
cervix
- The
presence of other STDs increases the risk of developing genital cancers
Infection
of a woman's cervix with certain strains of this virus can lead to:
- Anal
cancer
- Cervical
cancer
- Vulva
cancer
Treatment
Symptomatic Homeopathy medicines works well for HPV
Whom to contact for HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV)/GENITAL WARTS Treatment
Dr.Senthil
Kumar Treats many cases of HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) / GENITAL WARTS, In his
medical professional experience with successful results. Many patients get
relief after taking treatment from Dr.Senthil Kumar. Dr.Senthil Kumar
visits Chennai at Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic, Velachery, Chennai 42. To get
appointment please call 9786901830, +91 94430 54168 or mail to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com,
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