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Genital warts are a symptom of an extremely contagious sexually transmitted infection. No, they should not be popped as this will cause a secondary infection. If you have already done that then you are only spreading the infection and making it worse. Warts are of several different kinds. Genital warts could be single or at times multiple growth on skin, or tiny bumps that appear in, on and around the genital area. They appear pink or reddish in color. Having sexual intercourse and or contact with an infected person is extremely risky. Often some people do not know that they have it, simply because they have no symptoms although the infection is present.
The symptoms are usually seen after about several weeks, between one to four months after infection. The warts are usually painless unless disturbed or irritated by touch.
It is not really clear as to what kind of genital warts you are referring to. Besides, you haven't mentioned whether you are a man or a woman, your age, and if you are sexually active. You must visit a gynecologist or your family doctor as soon as you can, and get yourself medically examined. Genital warts are not to be taken lightly - some can even cause cancer. This is caused by a group of viruses called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There are more than 70 types, out of which 6, 11, 16, 18, 31 and 35 are sexually transmitted. 6 and 11 are much more common. The type 16, 18, 31, 33, 35 are known to cause cervical and rectal cancer.
Genital warts can be treated effectively in the initial stages when they are small in number. If they are small in number, they are usually treated by using liquid nitrogen (freezing) or cauterization (burning) by electric or laser treatment. Surgery maybe used for warts that are too many in number and or deep inside. However, medical records have often shown that although treatment has cleared the warts, the virus (HPV) remains in the body, and the warts recur after a short time. Research and studies are still going on to find an effective and permanent cure.
You should however take care of the following:
- Do not have sex with an infected person.
- Do not have sex with others if you are infected. Please go for a medical check up soon.
- Practice safe sex by using a condom.
- Avoid having multiple partners.
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