Category: warts

Genital warts are the cauliflower [vegetable] like growth transmitted by the unprotected sex. The presence of genital warts creates unnecessary fear and confusion in the mind of the patients. Here let us have discussion about the frequently asked questions about the genital wart, which will drive away the unwarranted fear and anxiety from the minds of the sufferers.

How long it will take for the symptoms to develop, in case one had sex with the partner who had genital warts?

The time taken for the symptoms to show up is called incubation period. The incubation period in case of genital warts can be right from three weeks to few years. These genital warts are caused by a virus called human papilloma virus.

This virus can show up the symptoms in almost all people. But in some patients there can t be any symptoms but the virus still can spread from that person to the other through unprotected sexual activity. Hence practicing the protected sex is the best solution to keep away from the genital warts. In most cases the symptoms are showing up in the form wart growth anywhere between three months to eight months after the unprotected sex session. The immune system and its health also plays important role in the onset of the symptom.

The genital warts, can it be seen in mouth in those who indulge oral sex?

There are more than hundred types of human papilloma viruses. The virus that causes genital warts can t cause warts in other parts of the body. Hence possibility of wart development near the mouth is not there in those who indulge in oral sex. This is not to encourage people to involve in oral sex and unprotected sex. Healthy diet, regular practice and safe sex are the best as far as prevention of the genital warts are concerned.

Can this human papilloma virus be cured effectively?

In fact totally getting rid of the virus from the body is not possible, but there are different treatment options that will result in disappearance of the wart from the body. In addition to that the ability of the virus to spread to the other person and cause the infection is also curtailed.

The person who follows treatment as directed by the doctor will be free of genital warts after some period of time. This means that the immune system of the person is successful in fighting the infection. This doesn t mean that the disease is eliminated once for all. There are chances that this disease may reoccur. Hence indulging in unprotected sex with your partner without informing the partner that you had genital wart and got cured just now is fault on your part.

Those who have gone thorough this article, by now will have some knowledge about the genital warts. Since it is very clear that this disease is transmitted through sexual transmission, knowingly involving in unprotected sex with different sex partners will be a very big mistake.

Besides once you know that you have genital wart problem, consult the doctor at once. This is important because in case of females these genital warts can become cervical cancers in some. Cervical cancer is a serious medical condition which can bring about fatal consequences if not attended early.

Genital warts are the growth caused by virus, called human papilloma virus. Viruses are microorganisms like bacteria and fungus that cause infection. More than hundred types of human papilloma viruses are there.

Not all types cause genital warts and the ones that cause genital warts don t cause warts in other parts of the body such as feet and hand. The warts in other parts of the body spread through various means, but genital warts spread only through sexual transmission. Let us discuss about the causes and risk factors of the genital warts.

The person whose immune system is in good condition is less likely to get the infection. The people who are on bad diet, especially protein deficient diet are more prone for genital warts. The immune system s health is depends on protein intake of the person. The people who is on drugs that lead to immuno suppression are more likely to get genital warts than the others who are not on such medication.

Using condom while indulging in sex may not be sufficient to protect the person from contacting the genital wart. The reason is that the virus that causes genital wart may be located in the parts that are not covered by the condom. Hence one must be very clear that condom cannot be effective in protecting the person from developing genital wart, if knowingly indulge in sex with the person who has genital wart, thinking that condom will offer protection.

Besides that not all people who have un- protected sex with the person [who is having genital wart] will have genital wart. Only two out of three people have the chance of communicating the disease. The other problem with the genital wart is that the symptoms will not show up immediately. For the symptom to get noticed, it may take few months to few years. In general the symptoms will be noticed anywhere between three months to seven months.

The risk factor that is connected with the genital wart is that in females this wart can develop in to cervical cancer. As per the statistical information nearly eighty five percent of the people who are diagnosed for cervical cancer, found to be the genital warts sufferers earlier in their life. But there is good news for the people.

Recently FDA of United States of America has cleared a vaccine that protects the person from genital warts. The vaccine is found to be very effective and free from any kind of side effects. But the only problem is that some section of the citizen objects to the idea of administering the vaccine.

This is because they feel that this vaccine administration will encourage the youngsters in indulging in unprotected sex. This vaccine must be administered to girls between 11 13 years of age. For boys the vaccine is not necessary as the genital warts in them is harmless.

The only way to keep away from the genital wart problem is stopping indiscriminate sexual intercourse. Maintaining the health of the person by consuming healthy diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals along with protein, energy also helps to refrain from genital sex.