U.S. Health Watch

Genital warts are not something that you want to have. They are a serious sexually transmitted disease that is hard to deal with. The human papilloma virus otherwise known as HPV causes this disease. This virus looks like bumps that resemble warts. These bumps are annoying and will cause you discomfort. This is why it is so important to have it taken care of right away.

Genital warts look like little bumps that form around the penis or in and on the vagina, the cervix and the anus. This virus is passed when people engage in all types of sexual conduct. It is important for people to know that these are not the same warts that are found on the hands and feet. These should not be treated with the same types of treatment. You are going to have to get special treatment and the right medicine to treat this disease.

Many people that have the wart virus on their sexual organs are very contagious. Only a few people develop warts that can be seen. It is passed when skin touches skin during sexual conduct. The wart virus is very common in adults who are sexually active and do not perform safe sex. When someone has genital warts, they will need to get medical treatment and get the proper care so that they do not spread this disease to any of their partners.

There are some people who have this disease will not know they have it. They may not have any of the signs of the disease. They may have painless warts on their sex organs. Those warts will be different in size and can be smooth or bumpy. There are special procedures and tests that have to be performed to determine the wart virus.

If you think that you may have genital warts, you need to seek medical attention. You need to take care of the problem before it worsens. You should not have sexually conducted with anyone until you have treatment for the problem. If you do have sex, you need to use a condom so that you do not spread the disease to your partner.

If you do get medical treatment as soon as you see any signs or symptoms of genital warts, you will find that you can keep it quiet and simple. You do not have to be embarrassed about having them. In fact, there are more people than ever being diagnosed with this unwanted disease. You will find that you will feel much better once you get help and get the problem under control.

If you do not have any medical coverage, there are free clinic that will give you the help that you are looking for with the genital warts. You will get medicine and even some advice to help you control this nuisance.