Condylomas in the mouth, on the tongue: photos and features of treatment

Warts occur equally in both men and women. To treat them, you first need to establish the cause of the appearance and eliminate it.

And only after that, begin to remove the virus from the body and carry out medical or surgical therapy. But to reduce the risk of the disease, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures.

Causes of condyloma in the mouth

Warts are small growths on the skin and mucous membranes of the human body. There are practically no people who have never faced such a problem in their life. Warts appear due to the Human Papilloma Virus (or HPV for short), almost every seventh person on the planet suffers from HPV in one form or another.

The human immune system is constantly fighting viruses, and if it weakens the immune system, whether it is a cold, illness or excessive physical activity, then papillomas begin to appear, first on the skin.

And if you do not attach importance to them and start treatment, then the disease spreads throughout the body. But do not be afraid, most often such formations are benign and do not cause much harm to the body, except for aesthetic ones.

• a weakened immune system makes a person more susceptible to the effects of HPV;
• injuries, scratches, violation of the skin (dermis) in one way or another leads to the penetration of HPV inside, especially if a person does not follow personal hygiene well;
• contacts with infected and sick people lead to re-infection and additionally load the immune system;
• hypothermia and exposure to stressful situations lead to a decrease in immunity and the development of HPV;
• period of pregnancy and fetal development.

After the spread of HPV throughout the body and the appearance of growths on the skin, the disease can move on to the mucous membrane, so they appear in the mouth .

Symptoms and manifestations of the disease

Can you independently and easily check whether this is really condyloma? You just need to run your tongue along the inner cavity of the mouth, if you stumble with your tongue on growths or tubercles, on the palate or gums, then there are papillomas. Taking a small mirror, you can examine them closer.

Usually warts are darker, reddish (brown) and slightly spiky, like papillae, can grow both singly and in clusters in groups. If a person has been sick for a long time, or his immunity has been weakened for a long time, the number of such growths can reach tens and form into large club-shaped growths.

They can also appear as small pimples, with white spots in the middle, reaching a diameter of 5–10 mm. It should be borne in mind that it is impossible to delay the treatment of condyloma, over time, from a benign tumor (and HPV is just that), it can develop into a malignant one, you do not need to postpone going to the dentist.

If genital warts are not found in the mouth, do not rush to rejoice, they can appear not only in the mouth, but also in the throat itself. A sign that indirectly hints at the appearance of growths in the throat can be perspiration and, in rare cases, cough. To make an accurate diagnosis and determine the presence of genital warts in the throat, the doctor can during the current examination.

Photo of pointed formations

Diagnosis and treatment of genital warts under the tongue

Having found warts inside the oral cavity, you should not be scared, most often such growths disappear on their own, without medical intervention, but you should be careful and make an appointment with an orolaryngologist, as well as pass tests for the following diseases:

1. Blood for syphilis and HIV infection.
2. PCR smear to identify the causative agent of the disease.
3. Histological examination to determine the oncological situation and identify the nature of the viral infection.
4. Analyzes at the venereologist.

After passing the examination and receiving the results of the tests, the doctor will determine whether treatment is required and what kind of procedures are needed for this.

For the treatment of warts under the tongue and on the inside of the lips, the following methods are mainly used:

• antiviral drugs that kill papillomas and destroy the HPV pathogen;
• immunomodulatory and immunity-strengthening agents that strengthen the immune system and help the body fight it;
• antiseptics and agents for the treatment of the oral cavity, as well as antibacterial and antifungal agents;
• STD treatment;
• vitamin complexes.

In no case can not be treated with “folk” means. If the removal of warts or papillomas from the body by similar methods can still be effective, then from the oral cavity it will bring more harm to the body, since the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and throat is very delicate and sensitive. The treatment of condylomas and the oral cavity, alkaline and caustic substances – based on Celandine, Solcoseryl, Ferezol, is strictly prohibited.

Treatment of warts on the tongue

Warts on the tongue  have a severe impact on the mental health of the patient, since the tongue is a moving part of the body and is used most often in the oral cavity. With constant exposure of the tongue to the teeth and gums, warts can begin to bleed or wear off, which causes discomfort.

Over time, if the patient delays treatment, the condylomas wear out and coarsen, forming small warts that do not look aesthetically pleasing and can also fester inside, forming small pimples.

Treatment in this case is used as, and in the method above, testing, taking medications and a course of treatment. It is also required to understand that warts cannot be completely cured, and once they appear, they will always be there in the body.

In no case should papillomas be removed  on their own, using sharp or piercing cutting instruments, as this can only aggravate the situation and bring infection or inflammation into the blood and into the oral cavity.

Treatment of the disease by removing warts

If treatment with immunomodulators and antiseptics, as well as antiviral drugs did not give a strong result, you can always consult a doctor and remove the condyloma.
There are several methods for removing warts:

1. Laser destruction – a doctor using a laser emitter burns condylomas and evaporates them with directed thermal radiation, in connection with which they die and are cauterized.
2. Radio destruction – similar to laser destruction, but a directed radio wave is used that cuts off warts.
3. Surgical removal – is most often used when warts grow in a focus, to a state of 3-5 centimeters, but is rarely used, since there is a high chance of injury and infection of the oral cavity.
4. The use of liquid nitrogen allows you to quickly cool the warts, after which they easily break off, and the skin gradually thaws and heals.

Prevention of genital warts in the mouth

A number of preventive actions will help to avoid infection with the human papillomavirus.

1. As you know, the way the virus is transmitted is mainly through unprotected contact with another person. Therefore, you should avoid sexual relations with unfamiliar people.
2. Use only personal hygiene products. Each person should have things only for his use, this is a toothbrush, shaving accessories, clothes.
3. Strengthening the immune system is the main defense against foreign viruses. It is necessary to completely abandon bad habits such as alcohol and smoking.
4. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes playing sports, frequent walks in the fresh air. A visit to the pool helps to harden and strengthen the immune system.
5. Nutrition plays an important role. You should enrich your food with useful vitamins and minerals as much as possible. And exclude food that contains dyes, fats and preservatives. From drinks it is not recommended to drink carbonated, coffee, tea, they reduce immunity.

To identify various pathologies, it is necessary to undergo preventive medical examinations in polyclinics at least twice a year. Indeed, at the initial stage of the disease, only positive dynamics is observed.

Using all of the above tips, it is possible to avoid infection with various viruses and strengthen your immunity. With a strong immune system, the virus invades our body, and the defending cells reject it. Therefore, in order to prevent the disease, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle.