Last update : July 30, 2010
 Genital Wart, a sexually transmitted disease, has become a very harmful threat as it has got the whole world in its clutches. It is the visible demonstration of Human Papilloma Virus infection. These highly contagious infections can lead to serious harms to your health. However, genital war symptom may not very obvious if it happens in only mild degree, but there will be some kind of early sign or warning to let you know that you are getting genital wart such as having itchy rash on the skin.
Causes
Among the various HPVs, HPV6 causes the anogenital warts that might lead to genital warts in the future.
Early Symptoms of Genital Warts
Genital wart symptoms differ with every individual. Early symptoms include the laceration that occurs either singly or in a bunch of bumps. Then, they may extend and grow to take the shape of a cauliflower. Symptoms vary with different sexes.
Genital Warts Symptoms in Men
In men, the primary symptoms are pink, brown, red or gray colored small bumps, which transforms to multifarious clusters that proliferate to the anus and the aperture of the penis. Clusters around the anus develop into hard, finger shaped bumps, whereas those that emerge on the opening of penis remain soft and smooth. Discharge from the penis or burning while urinating are typical indications of the disease.
Genital Warts Symptoms in Women
In women, genital warts are generally smaller and simpler in appearance. They start out as small lumps, or painless swellings budding around the vaginal opening. They may hide within the vaginal canal or the anal cavity or on the cervix.
To find cure for genital warts, it is important to consult a gynecologist or a dermatologist. Taking apt action as soon as the symptoms of the disease are visible is considered wise by most experts. |
