Male genital organs can be exposed to trauma, infection, inflammation and internal pathologies.Every year, urologists find remedies and drugs, as well as ways to combat all these problems.Men themselves should pay attention to genital hygiene and notice any deviations in the appearance and function of the penis.Sometimes there are obvious manifestations of infection in the form of epidermal seals of different colors.Penile papillomas signal the need to visit a urologist and prevent complications leading to cancer of the genital organ.How to diagnose the virus, what symptoms should be observed and most importantly, how to get rid of penile papillomas - you will learn all this from our article.
Types and routes of infection
Papilloma virus of the penis appears due to infection through sexual intercourse or through contact and household contacts (use of personal hygiene products together with a carrier of the infection).WHO created a classification from which you can understand that the papilloma virus is represented by 5 genera and 27 types of infection.Such a grand scale is unpleasantly impressive.The papilloma looks like a leathery mushroom on a stalk, through which it is attached to the genital organ.In the photo you can see what such a wart looks like.This infection can affect:
- the urethra;
- the head of the penis.
Appearing on the penis, they are harbingers of cancerous melanomas.Therefore, if a papilloma is detected, it is necessary to immediately contact a urologist for treatment, and it is advisable to stop the infectious process for a very short time.How do genital warts appear?This is facilitated by microcracks and injuries that are not protected during intercourse.But you should not think that a condom will save you in all cases, since the virus is transmitted through kissing and oral-genital sex.A man or woman may simply be a carrier of the virus and not even suspect it, as they never observe any manifestations or skin lumps.
Visiting saunas, baths, swimming pools and public steam rooms also becomes a rather extreme activity if you do not protect your genitals from superficial damage.Papillomas on the head of the penis indicate that the infection has reached a severe stage and there is a risk that the lumps will turn into melanomas, as mentioned earlier.
Main symptoms
The incubation period for the development of infection is individual in each case.On average, according to urologists, it will take from one month to one year to notice a hardening of the penis.Papillomas usually appear:
- in the area of the head of the penis;
- reins;
- urethra and opening for urination;
- on the foreskin.
After some time, if there is no quick reaction on the part of the man, the neoplasms will begin to increase in size and the boundaries between them will begin to disappear.The entire genital organ is affected.We understood what penile papillomas look like, but what symptoms accompany the infection, besides the obvious growths on the penis?
- Pain, both at rest and during intercourse.In advanced cases, even touching the underwear is unpleasant, especially if it is synthetic and tight.
- Problems with urination, especially if the papillomas have spread directly to the head of the penis.
- Burning and itching that accompany penetration during intercourse.
The papilloma itself can provoke the spread of inflammation to any tissue and mucous membrane of the penis.First, the growth itself changes color (at first it is close to the natural color of the skin, but when it becomes inflamed, it begins to turn red, that is, it stands out against the general background).Second, the temperature rises when the inflammatory process occurs.Third, the affected areas hurt constantly, at rest or when the penis is irritated.Remember that the risk of malignant neoplasms increases.
- Due to papillomas, phimosis develops (non-opening of the head of the penis).
- Without a proper examination (when the treatment of genital papillomas is not started due to neglect of health), the disease will progress to an advanced stage.
- Smegma will begin to accumulate at the edge of the foreskin.
- Then there is an interaction between the secretions and this smegma, which leads to chronic inflammation of the skin and the penetration of bacterial infection into the genital organ.
- Erosion occurs.
- It subsequently degenerates into penile cancer.
Your doctor will tell you how to treat infected warts;today there are several methods.Naturally, papillomas will have to be removed, but first you need to carry out high-quality diagnostics and check the condition of the growths.
Diagnosis and removal of penile papillomas
Papilloma virus can be diagnosed by visual examination of the genital organ, as well as on the basis of laboratory tests.Essentially, in order to prescribe an operation, it is necessary to identify:
- These growths block the urethra.
- They cause significant discomfort not only during intercourse, but also when rubbing the affected areas and underwear.
- That neoplasms themselves do not respond to treatment with new generation antiviral drugs.
- That the papillomas on the head of the penis are inflamed.
Genital papillomas can be treated using the following techniques:
Drug effects
The complex includes drugs that support and strengthen the immune system, tablets and ointments that prevent the spread of the virus on the surface of the skin of the genitals, as well as vitamin supplements (used only together with antiviral gels and creams).
Exposure to a specific chemical
The medicine is applied to the affected areas with a special applicator.It is necessary to avoid contact of substances with healthy areas of the penis.The substances are toxic to the cells affected by the disease, but there is also a small side effect - scars remain at the place where the papillomas were burned.About 7-8 procedures may be needed for complete healing;the necessary number of manipulations is determined by the doctor.
Cryodestruction
This method is used if not only the penis is affected, but also the testicles and scrotum.They act on neoplasms with liquid nitrogen, do not leave scars and require fewer sessions than when using podophyllotoxin.
Laser treatment of seals
The procedure must be performed by a highly qualified specialist.The laser that removes the growths damages skin that is not affected by infection.It is possible to remove the seals already in the first procedure, but you should keep in mind that wounds and scars remain.
Naturally, sexual intercourse is prohibited during the treatment in order not to introduce another type of infection.The cuts must also heal, and only a doctor who monitors the progress of the disease and healing can allow you to begin sexual activity.
Prevention of re-infection
We told you how to get rid of penile papillomas.It remains to add a few general preventive recommendations:
- Doctors advise caution with casual sexual contact.A simple condom can save you from subsequent pain and treatment.Remember that the carrier of the papilloma virus may not know about its existence in his body and may never observe the development of growths on his genitals.
- Avoid wearing tight underwear.
- Do not use other people's towels, underwear or personal care products.Even a razor can become a source of disease that enters the body through a microcut.
Strengthen your immune system!