Several Ways to Cure a Genital Wart
The following paragraphs summarize the work of genital warts
experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of
genital warts. Heed their advice to avoid any genital warts
surprises.
Genital warts, also called venereal warts, condylomata acuminata
is the infection that results from the human papilloma virus
(PHV). It's one of the most contagious sexually transmitted
diseases. Over 5 million Americans have been reported to be
affected by genital wart infections every year.
Genital warts are most often acquired through: anal, genital,
and oral sex with individuals infected with PHV .
A person who's had contact with an infected person can acquire
genital warts within 3 months after they've been exposed.
Although, in some cases it may take years before genital warts
develop and appear.
Once a person has acquired the virus (PHV) , it will never be
gotten rid of, even after he or she has undergone treatment.
This is why there's always a chance that genital warts may
reappear.
Some of the signs that a person may have genital warts are as
follows:
* * severe itching or burning of the genital area
* * small pinkish lumps that grow in a short amount of time
* * several bumps that are close together that resemble a
cauliflower
* * pain or bleeding during intercourse
There are several ways to treat genital warts, depending on the
size, location, and severity of the infections. There are cases
when genital warts disappear by themselves, but there are also
times when genital warts worsen in condition when left
untreated. This is why it is best to seek out medical attention
to get a diagnosis.
Now that we've covered those aspects of genital warts, let's
turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.
Doctors may prescribe medicated creams to cure genital warts
that are fairly manageable. These creams can then be regularly
applied to areas which are infected until the genital warts
disappear.
But more serious cases of genital warts require more medical
attention. Some of the treatments that have been applied in
curing genital warts are :
Cryotherapy- This is a removal process that is done by freezing
small genital warts with the aid of liquid nitrogen. This is a
great treatment because it is known to have a high response rate.
Electrocautery - This is a method of removal that is
accomplished by burning the genital warts.
Electrodesiccation- This is a procedure that employs the use of
an electric current to get rid of the warts.
Laser treatment- This method is used for more serious genital
warts. Different types of anaesthesia accompany this procedure,
depending on the level of pain the patient is experiencing. This
procedure can get very expensive. Also, patients who have gone
through laser treatment may take some time to heal. There are
also some cases where scarring has been reported as a result of
this treatment.
There are some cases when severe genital warts refuse to respond
to treatments, in which case surgical removal would then have to
be performed. Surgical treatment has been known to have the
highest success rate when it comes to genital warts removal.
Also, it has the lowest reoccurrence rate, as compared to all of
the other treatments.
For some reoccurring genital warts, injected drugs can be used.
Although, these type of drugs can get a bit expensive.
If an individual feels that he or she is exhibiting these
symptoms, they should immediately consult a doctor. A doctor
would be able to make a diagnosis or identify the genital warts.
Some genital warts on suspected areas may appear invisible, and
require the use of a magnifying device to be detected.
It is no doubt that the best cure for genital warts is
prevention. But this may not be always possible. Fortunately,
for those individuals who are affected with genital wart
infections there are a variety of treatments that they can take
advantage of to help cure genital warts.
As your knowledge about genital warts continues to grow, you
will begin to see how genital warts fits into the overall scheme
of things. Knowing how something relates to the rest of the
world is important too.