Causes, symptoms and treatment of condyloma on the skin (ICD 10 code)

Introduction

Warts, or as they are also called papillomas, are a fairly common disease that affects men, women and children. They can be treated with medication and folk remedies . It is effective to remove such growths surgically.

What kind of virus, code according to the international classification of diseases 10

Genital warts , or they are also called viral papillomas, a widespread disease. These are soft fleshy flesh-colored warts that can appear on the genitals  or around the anus, both women and men, often of a young age. They can also appear on the skin of the face, auricles and around the mouth.

As a rule, they are caused by a viral infection caused by the pathogen – the human papillomavirus (HPV). For the most part, these are harmless formations, but sometimes they can have serious consequences, up to cancer.

• The cause of infection is mainly unprotected intercourse with an infected partner, but they can also be transmitted through infected objects, such as medical instruments.
• The infection goes away without a trace in most people.
• Often patients are not even aware of their infection, but at the same time remain virus carriers.
• The asymptomatic stay of the virus can range from 3 weeks to several years.
• The virus is in a latent state and appears only from time to time.

In the international classification of diseases, the disease is listed under the code A 63.0, which means anogenital (venereal) warts. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the material: papilloma ICD 10 .

Routes of infection and spread of the virus

This virus can only be transmitted by another person, a carrier of genital warts. It happens that the carrier has no symptoms and external signs of the disease at all, but this does not exclude the possibility of the disease from it.

• Sexual life is the most common cause of the transmission of this disease.
• The probability of the disease is much higher in men whose sex life is based on homosexual relationships.
• The small age of people, and their active sexual relations with a large number of partners, is also included in the zone of increased risk of infection.
• Sex with a recently recovered partner who is still infected is the most common cause of genital warts in a healthy person.
• Much less likely to be transmitted through various household items, such as someone else’s towel.
• There are cases of genital warts after visiting public pools, saunas and baths.
• Children, including a very young age, are also prone to warts.
• There is a chance to pick up this virus during childbirth, when the child passes through the mother’s genitals.
• In everyday life, using the personal hygiene products of the carrier, the possibility of getting sick in a child is extremely small.

Symptoms

Small genital warts cause almost no discomfort, and there are almost no symptoms. The appearance of certain omens has a strictly individual nature for any person. In the primary phases, the disease may not manifest itself at all.

The progression of the disease is indicated by the appearance of a nodular rash. As a rule, in the female part of the population, the place of manifestation of this disease is the labia, cervix and vagina. Men can find it on the glans penis and scrotum. In the oral cavity and in the region of the anus, condylomas are also found in any sex.

For women, certain symptoms are characteristic:

• discomfort at the site of the rash;
• feeling of a foreign object;
• high humidity at the place of formation;
• the disease is accompanied by an unpleasant odor.

Men have the following characteristics:

• walking and physical activity increase discomfort;
• mild pain in the stomach;
• during sex there are sharp pains;
• pain during urination.

When a severe form occurs, the disease is accompanied by intoxication, migraines, and body temperature is elevated.

Features of papilloma infection

The main features of papilloma infection include:

• decreased immunity;
• warts grow and resemble cauliflower in appearance;
• causes discomfort during sexual activity (if warts form on the penis  and vagina);
• if the growths are injured, infection and suppuration may occur.

Condylomas are neoplasms that can develop into malignant tumors.

Photo of genital warts

Diagnosis of the virus in women and men

Genital warts in women  and men are identical. A gynecologist or urologist diagnoses the disease. The doctor drowns out the fact and time of unprotected sex. The specific type of virus and level of infection is determined by scraping. A histological analysis is carried out, the infected area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin is examined. Cytological analysis is possible if the clinic where the patient applied has special equipment for cell analysis.

Anoscopic examination, namely the examination of the anus, is most often necessary for women. In men, as a rule, genital warts, in the region of the anus, are found only in those who practice homosexual life. For oncocytology, a smear is taken from the urethra  and cervix. A biopsy requires taking a sample of material from the condyloma itself . For women, Lugel’s solution and acetic acid are used to examine the vagina.

Also, in addition to all specialized tests, blood, urine and feces are required. If necessary, the specialist will send for consultation to a dermatologist-venereologist and immunologist. When determining the malignancy of the formation, the patient will receive a referral to an oncologist. An experienced doctor will be able to determine this disease already during an external examination.

What tests are needed?

If a woman has noticed neoplasms, it is necessary to consult a specialist to establish a correct and accurate diagnosis.

1. A cytological smear helps to find an atypical cellular form in the uterus. If the age is more than thirty years, then a screening test is recommended , it is carried out in combination with a smear and determines the necessary information about the virus. For girls under the age of thirty, this procedure is prescribed with positive smear results. If abnormal cells are found, additional treatment is prescribed.
2. There are no screening tests for men, they use the physical method of research. This examination includes an external examination of the penis and anus. Experts recommend that men who practice homosexual relationships periodically take a swab from the anus at least once a year.
3. More often than not, a physical examination is sufficient to make the correct diagnosis. A special substance changes the color of the growths and highlights them for better detection. Acetic acid of a weak solution is also used to detect the disease; severe burning and discomfort will be felt in the infected areas.

To whom will he turn?

Diagnose the disease, can a therapist or family doctor. But for a successful cure, you need to seek help from a gynecologist, urologist or dermatologist.

Virus Treatment

The correct treatment is determined by a specialist who, based on the shapes and sizes, will determine the chemical or destructive treatment.

• With one or several small formations, the method of cauterization with solutions of solcoders, pedophyllin and condilin is used. Pedophilin inhibits the development of genital warts, the other two substances destroy the formations.
• A special spray – epigene, has an antiviral, anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates an increase in immunity, it is used in a local form. Also, a special ointment is applied to genital warts, which has identical properties.
• It is necessary, in combination with local treatment, to carry out stimulating immunity and antiviral therapy. These may be rectal suppositories for this virus. Genferon stops the reproduction and growth of genital warts. The action of Panavir  is similar, it is available in the form of suppositories and ointments. The intake of cycloferon stimulates the fight against the disease by the immune system.
• Also, special preparations for genital warts are taken orally, which increase the level of interferon, for example, isoprinosine ( analogues of isoprinosine ). Often, taking this drug stops growth and destroys the formations.

Papilloma infection and cancer

Genital warts often affect the walls of the anus, the mucous membrane of the mouth and larynx. It can also affect the skin of other parts of the body, but this is rare.

Genital warts appear due to the fact that HPV (human papillomavirus) enters the body. Most often, they are benign formations, but the possibility that warts can become malignant should not be ruled out. The virus that is responsible for the formation of genital warts can manifest itself in the form of malignant tumors, for example, cervical cancer.

In order to diagnose warts in the early stages, you need to monitor your body and pay attention to redness of the skin, increasing itching that worries a person day and night, and the formation of vesicles and bumps on the skin and mucous membrane of the genitals and anus.

And late symptoms are wart neoplasms.
Some strains of HPV can cause cervical cancer in women and girls. Risk factors are early onset of sexual activity, many sexual partners, HIV.

In order to reduce the likelihood of infection of the body, it is necessary to observe personal hygiene, avoid casual sexual contact, and even more so without the use of contraceptives.

If you do not self-medicate, follow preventive rules, then you can reduce the likelihood of the degeneration of benign genital warts into malignant ones.

Prevention

Medical examination of sexual partners has no value in matters of prevention. But in theory, the complete elimination of genital warts, will help reduce the risks of these infections. In general, the prevention of these formations is identical to many sexual ones.

• Science has not been able to prove complete safety when using a condom, but the likelihood of getting sick is reduced. Persons with detected formations must use contraceptives. Polyvalent vaccines are currently being researched and will become proven drugs to prevent the disease.
• The possibility of getting infected from a partner who was a carrier of the virus decreases over time. It is necessary to give information about the transferred disease of genital warts.
• Your overall health and immune system affects your chances of contracting the virus, and smoking and drinking alcohol negatively affects your health. On the contrary, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle will have a positive effect on you.
• There is no cure, but there are two vaccines to prevent the disease. One of them is Gordasil, in Russia it has passed the necessary checks, and the second one is still at the testing stage.

Conclusion

With the manifestation of any of the signs of genital warts, you should immediately contact a specialist for timely treatment. Otherwise, the disease can develop into a malignant formation, which is quite difficult to get rid of.