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What are Genital warts?

Dr.Radhika A (Md) · Accepted Answer

What are Genital warts?

Genital warts are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections. They are caused by a virus known as the human papilloma virus (HPV).

Symptoms of Genital warts-

Small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in your genital area
Bleeding from the warts during sex
Several warts close together that takes on a cauliflower shape
Itchiness and irritation
Causes of Genital warts-

Genital warts can be passed from one person to another during sex
It can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact with someone who has the wart virus
Risk factors of Genital warts-

Becoming sexually active at a young age
Having unprotected sex with multiple partners
Having had another sexually transmitted infection
Having sex with a partner whose sexual history you don t know
Complications of Genital warts-

Cervical cancer
Problems during pregnancy
Diagnosis of Genital warts-

Diagnosis of Genital warts includes the following tests:

Viewing warts through a special microscope
Pap tests
HPV test
Precautions & Prevention of Genital warts-

Avoid Sharing of towels and undergarments
Using a condom every time you have sex reduces the risk
Vaccination prevents further complications
Treatment of Genital warts

Homeopathic Treatment of Genital warts
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Genital warts
Psychotherapy Treatment of Genital warts
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Genital warts
Surgical Treatment of Genital warts
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Genital warts
Other Treatment of Genital warts
Treatment of Genital warts-

Homeopathic Treatment of Genital warts-

The homeopathic remedies can work well with your body s immune system to help get rid of this virus. It acts by triggering a response of the immune system against the warts to kill them. Some of the homeopathic remedies used for treatment of genital warts are:

Calcarea
Nitric ac
Hepar
Nat S
Sepia
Thuja
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Genital warts-

Conventional or Allopathic Treatment of Genital warts include the following medications:

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) This chemical treatment burns off genital warts.
Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara) This cream appears to boost your immune system s ability to fight genital warts
Podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox) Podophyllin is a plant-based resin that destroys genital wart tissue.
Surgical Treatment of Genital warts-

Surgical Treatment of Genital warts includes the following surgeries:

Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy)
Electrocautery
Surgical excision
Laser treatments
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Genital warts-

Eat Foods high in antioxidants such as broccoli, strawberries, oranges, lemons, spinach and almonds
Eat food rich in folic acid such as nuts, whole grains and bananas

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