Genital Warts

How To Tell If You Have Venereal Warts

Venereal warts are similar to other warts. They may be flat or raised,single or multiple.They are often painless and can be very small,so many times they will actually go unnoticed,which increases the risk of spreading the infection to others. On another point of view they may be large and you can easily notice the warts.In woman,venereal warts will often develop on the outer part of the vagina ("vulva"), inside the vagina,on the cervix,or on or near the anus.

Woman who have internal warts (vaginal,anal,or cervical) sometimes will notice a burning sensation or a change in their vaginal discharge.In men,venereal warts usually will erupt on the penis,but they may also show up around the anus or inside the urine tube ("urethra"). When it comes to infection of the urethra it may cause bleeding,discharge,and you will often feel as if you have to urinate more then usual.

Venereal warts are also called "genital warts," and medically speaking they are known as "condom" from the Greek for "knob,". In recent years these sexually transmitted bumps have become a common sexually transmitted disease,particularly among the young adults. About one million Americans develop venereal warts each year.Venereal warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

While the may look similar to the warts that have developed on the hands,feet,or other parts of your body,HPV warts are more serious in woman, some strains have been associated with a high risk of cervical cancer. These warts are spread only through sexual contact and will usually start to appear two to three months after you are exposed to a person who is infected with them. These are very common and most people are not even aware that they have this.

The best way to deal with with venereal warts is to prevent them.Make sure that you know as much as you can about your partner before becoming intimate. If you do notice odd-looking bumps around their genitals, encourage them for your safety and theirs to get medical help.Sexual partners of those who have been diagnosed with HPV should be checked for signs of the virus. Talk to your doctor today if you have any of these concerns, it is really important that you do so.

Men may do this at home by wrapping the penis and scrotum in gauze or cloth soaked in white vinegar for about five minutes and then looking for any areas that turn white,in which case they should consult a doctor who has experience dealing with sexually transmitted diseases.One last thing men and woman should know,condoms usually prevent transmission of venereal warts.Use them.

Research warts further on the internet or go to your local library and check out some informative books so that you can make sure that you remain healthy. Your health should be very important to you and if you are worried about anything regarding your wellness, please make a doctors appointment today, just for the peace of mind. Read more...

HPV Virus

HPV Virus - What are warts ?

Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin or mucous membranes. Viruses that cause warts belong to a "family" called human papillomavirus (HPV). The appearance of a wart depends on where it is growing. Warts are usually skin colored and feel rough to the touch, but can be dark, flat or smooth.

There are several different types of warts. The first one I am going to tell you about is called common warts. Common warts grows around the nails, on the fingers and on the backs of the hands. They are more common where skin has been broken, for example where fingernails are bitten or hangnails picked.

The second type of warts are foot warts. Foot warts are usually on the sole of the feet and they are called plantar warts. When plantar warts grow in clusters they are known as mosaic warts. Most plantar warts do not stick up because the pressure of walking flattens them and pushes them back into the skin. These warts often have black dots that are actually blood vessels.

The third type of warts are called flat warts. Flat warts are smaller and smoother than other types of warts. They tend to grown in great numbers. They can grow from twenty to one hunder at any one time.They can occur anywhere, but in children they are most common on the face. In adults they are often found in the beard area in men and on the legs in women. Irritation from shaving probably accounts for this.

Many people can get warts and not even know they are there. It just depends on what kind of warts you come in contact with. Some warts can be painful and even cause burning just depending on where they are located at on your body.

Warts probably are passed from person to person, sometimes indirectly. The time between the first contact and the time that the warts can be seen is often several months. The risk of catching hand, foot and flat warts is small. Wearing shower thongs, taking proper care of hands and feet can limit the spread of warts. Genital warts seem to be more contagious. It is important to use precautions to limit the spread of genital warts.

Some people will get parts and some will not get them. It just depends on how they come in contact with them. If you do come in contact with warts heres how you can get rid of them. Warts often disappear without treatment over a period of several months to years. However, since warts can be spread to others or new areas of the body, it is reasonable to treat most people, especially if the warts are bothersome or painful.

Some people will get them burned off with aicd or being froze off it. These methods both can be painful but it works.There are some wart remedies available without a prescription. However, you might mistake another kind of skin growth for a wart, and end up treating something serious as though it were a wart. If you have any questions about either the diagnosis or the correct way to treat a wart, you should seek medical advice.
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