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Oral warts caused by sexually transmitted HPV virus seriously affect the patient's life and health. However, because of the long incubation period of oral warts, the symptoms are similar to canker sores, so many people do not realize they have the disease for treatment. So how do I know if I have oral thrush and not from canker sores?
1. What is oral genital warts, why do you get the disease?
Genital warts, also known as genital warts, are a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Characteristic lesions of the disease are papillomas and nodules appearing in the genital organs. However, these lesions can also grow on the tongue and in the oral cavity, then called oral warts.Also caused by the HPV virus, but oral warts are determined to be caused by oral sex without taking safety measures. In addition, the habit of sharing personal hygiene tools with an infected person also transmits the virus if there is direct contact with an open wound.
Bệnh sùi mào gà ở miệng do virus HPV gây ra
2. What are the symptoms of genital warts on the lips and mouth?
The incubation period of oral genital warts is also relatively long, like genital warts in general, from 2 to 9 months, so people often do not know they have the disease until symptoms of the disease appear.
The first time after the disease, on the tongue and throat appear white patches, causing burning pain when swallowing, very uncomfortable. This symptom is often overlooked because it is mistaken for canker sores or sore throats.
In addition to the white patches, there are tiny white or pink pimples on the tongue, then it grows bigger to look like a crest. When the symptoms of oral thrush completely appear, the patient will feel itching in the mouth and tongue, swallowing becomes more difficult than usual, whether swallowing saliva or eating. The result is weight loss due to inability to eat.
When the papilloma grows, it causes swelling and numbness of the tongue, a rash and redness in the oral cavity. The patient will feel pain in the jawbone and tonsils. The warts and warts in the mouth were mistaken for canker sores, so by the time of examination, the disease had turned severe.
3. How to distinguish canker sores from oral thrush?
It is necessary to distinguish between canker sores and genital warts on the lips and mouth for timely treatment. In canker sores, the sores are often red, swollen, and painful, especially when eating or touching. Canker sore usually occurs in about 7-10 days, after the patient drinks a lot of water, eats vegetables or uses cooling and refreshing foods. Some cases may recur because of the hot body, but the disease heals quickly.
As for oral canker sores, if it is confused with canker sores and after taking medicine for canker sores, it will not be cured. Moreover, the nodules of warts are pinkish-white and tiny, when touched, there is oozing fluid, causing pain when swallowing and numbness in the tongue and mouth.
Therefore, if you suspect that you have oral warts, you should actively visit a specialist to be checked and treated promptly.
Bệnh sùi mào gà ở miệng cần được chẩn đoán chính xác
4. How does genital warts affect the mouth?
Genital warts on the lips and mouth, if not treated, can cause serious complications and affect the patient's life, psychology and life. Some complications and risks may be encountered such as:
Infections in the oral cavity, difficulty eating, communicating and living. If genital warts are caused by HPV types 16 and 18, the risk of oropharyngeal cancer is increased. Spread the disease to family members and people around. The risk of other gynecological diseases in men is higher, especially sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, ... Oral warts reduce aesthetics in the mouth area, causing odor unpleasant odor when speaking, affecting psychology in communication and daily activities. Affects marital and family relations, reduces the quality of sex life. Oral warts should be detected early and differentiated from canker sores so as not to cause health complications. Timely treatment also reduces the risk of oropharyngeal cancer if you unfortunately have genital warts on the lips and mouth.
Periodic general health check-ups help detect genital warts as well as many other sexually transmitted diseases early, thereby creating a treatment plan for optimal results. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has general health checkup packages suitable for each age, gender and individual needs of customers with a reasonable price policy.
Results of the patient's examination will be returned to the home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.
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