Genital Warts Signs: Symptoms of the Disease

Have you heard people talking about how common genital warts are, and you’re wondering what genital warts signs are? It is a good idea to know what genital warts signs are, even if you don’t have any reason to believe that you are infected. The reason for this is that you want to be able to act on any signs as soon as they appear so as to limit the risks that are associated with this disease. If you know that you have been in contact with someone who has genital warts, you should definitely see a healthcare professional and seek their advice.

Symptoms of Genital Warts

• Small flesh or gray colored swellings or bumps in your genital region
• A grouping of warts anywhere on your body that have a cauliflower like appearance
• Any itching or discomfort in your genital region
• Bleeding during or after intercourse

These are the most common genital warts signs, but the disease is different in every individual. Genital warts are caused by HPV, which is a virus, and there are hundreds of strains of it while only a couple actually cause the warts. Even if you have one of the strains that causes the warts, you should know that you may have been and continue to be a-symptomatic. What this means is that you will act as a carrier of the disease, infecting others without knowing that you have the disease yourself. In addition, many of the warts are so small and very flat, so you would never even see or feel them with the naked eye.

Remember that genital warts are most commonly found in the genital region but they can also be found on the anus, in the mouth, on the lips, on the throat, or just about anywhere that there is moisture. If you have had contact with someone with genital warts, you can develop the disease anywhere that you came in contact with the warts on that person. If you find that one or all of the symptoms apply to you, get to your doctor and discuss the symptoms with them. Your doctor will want to do an exam and see the warts as this will help them with a diagnosis. This may be a bit embarrassing, but remember that this is your doctor’s job and the visit to the doctor will be worth it, because genital cancer is linked to untreated genital warts.