Condylomas are the most unpleasant manifestation of the papillomavirus, localized in the genital area, on the cervix, as well as on the walls of the vagina. They cause pain during sexual intercourse, and can also cause the development of cancer, so they must be removed immediately by any available means. However, getting rid of genital warts is half the battle. This will be followed by a long recovery period, during which you will need to follow a number of recommendations and preventive measures.
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How are condylomas removed?
There are several popular methods for getting rid of genital warts:
- Chemotherapy (removal of growths with drugs containing toxic necrotizing components);
- Cosmetic procedures (excision of tumors with a laser, electrocoagulation, radio wave destruction, etc.);
- Surgical intervention (excision of genital warts with a scalpel).
Important!
The choice of one method or another depends on the type of condyloma (internal or external), the stage of development of the infection and the size of the growth.
Doctors often prescribe chemotherapy to patients, in which condylomas are treated with a toxic solution. Under the influence of chemical compounds, they die, leaving behind a small scar.
In particularly advanced cases, it is impossible to do without the help of professionals and therefore the tumors are removed only surgically or using one of the cosmetic surgeries.
Indications and contraindications for the procedure: when is electrocoagulation prescribed?
Usually, the appearance of pointed warty growths on the skin is not immediately apparent to a person, and, moreover, does not always become a reason to visit a doctor. Firstly, at first they do not cause noticeable discomfort or pain, and secondly, condylomas can be localized in hard-to-reach places where it is extremely difficult for a person to notice them on their own.
If formations of any nature are detected on the skin, the best decision would be to visit a doctor. In this case, you should contact a dermatologist, gynecologist, urologist or virologist. It should be understood that condylomas themselves are only an external manifestation of the presence of disorders in the body. Removal of condylomas is only one of the stages of treatment, which must also necessarily include determining the genotype and titers of existing viruses, and, in addition, prescribing special antiviral therapy when certain strains are identified. As the viral load on the body decreases, the attending physician will prescribe an electrocoagulation procedure.
In some cases, the patient, noticing the appearance of tumors on the skin, turns to a cosmetologist to get rid of them. This approach is not correct, since a cosmetologist cannot independently treat condylomas and their viral root cause.
Direct indications for electrocoagulation are the presence of genital warts on the skin or mucous membranes.
Among the contraindications to the procedure:
- exacerbation of herpes viruses;
- acute infectious diseases;
- blood clotting disorders;
- somatic diseases in the acute stage;
- the presence of allergic reactions to anesthetics and electrical effects;
- malignant nature of the neoplasm;
- leukemia and other systemic blood diseases;
- installed pacemaker;
- mental disorders;
- severe endocrine disorders.
Consequences of removing growths
After cauterization of condylomas, unpleasant consequences may appear:
- Painful sensations in the genital area when walking;
- Discomfort when urinating;
- Pain during defecation (when removing anal warts);
- Burning inside the vagina;
- The wound may bleed;
- Transparent discharge.
The last point is normal and usually goes away within a few weeks of cosmetic surgery or chemotherapy.
If pus is added to the discharge, or if it changes color to brown or yellow, then you should urgently visit a doctor, as this is a signal of complications. Without proper attention, a person may experience serious health problems.
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Almost everyone knows about skin tumors, which include papillomas. They do not cause harm to health, but can result in aesthetic discomfort. Papillomas on the eyelid, face, neck and other open areas develop an inferiority complex. Therefore, people resort to removing them.
At home, fighting papillomas is not safe. Modern medicine offers services for non-surgical and hardware elimination of skin tumors. But the problems don't end there. After removal of the papilloma, the patient may develop lumps and scars. You also need to get rid of them.
Postoperative treatment procedures
During the entire recovery period, as well as after its completion, a person must not stop drug treatment for papillomavirus, as this is the only guarantee that the infection will not recur.
The basis of postoperative therapy for HPV is the regular use of immunomodulatory drugs, which will strengthen the body's protective functions and reduce the chance of the pathology returning. Along with the use of immunomodulators, it is necessary to observe preventive measures, as well as start taking vitamin and mineral complexes.
While the tablets suppress the infection inside the body, the site of condyloma removal should be treated with topical antiviral drugs. These include:
- Ointments;
- Sprays;
- Gels;
- Solutions.
These anti-warts will stimulate the work of local immunity, accelerate wound healing after removal of growths and destroy viral cells that remain in the tissue structure.
Important!
If condylomas have been removed from the walls of the vagina or on the cervix, then the listed medications should be replaced with suppositories for rectal or vaginal administration.
Can I use antiseptics after removal?
Not all antiseptics are approved for treating damaged mucous membranes of the genital organs and therefore it is prohibited to use the following to disinfect a postoperative wound:
- Liquids containing alcohol;
- Iodine;
- Brilliant green solution;
- Hydrogen peroxide.
You can replace them with two safe drugs that have a lot of positive reviews from gynecologists and dermatologists:
- Chlorhexedine (vaginal suppositories, spray, liquid);
- Baneocin (ointment).
What drugs should I use?
How long the recovery period lasts depends on the individual characteristics of the body. The extraction sites may hurt due to any irritation, so in some cases it is necessary to use anti-inflammatory and painkillers:
Ointments with an antiviral effect, for example, Panavir and Epigen-gel, are used locally. These drugs are necessary if there is a high risk of recurrence of condylomas.
Genital care is the key to health
Intimate hygiene is a rather sensitive topic that many try not to touch upon. However, ignoring it, especially during the recovery period after removal of condylomas, can result in big troubles for a person.
- Do not use regular soap for washing. Instead, you need to take special solutions for intimate hygiene, which do not contain components that promote the growth of gram-positive lactic acid bacteria and disrupt the acidity of the vaginal environment. Before washing, you should wash your hands with antibacterial soap. The procedure is carried out several times a day.
- To dry your genitals after washing, you must use a separate clean towel.
- The area around the anus also needs to be washed. In this case, you can use soap. Intimate hygiene gels are not suitable as they do not provide sufficient disinfection in this area.
- The detergent should be rinsed from front to back. This will prevent infection from entering the anus into the vagina. The same goes for wiping the anus with toilet paper after bowel movements.
Treatment
Main directions of therapy:
- use of antiviral agents and immunomodulators;
- use of liquid nitrogen;
- laser exposure to the skin;
- radio wave treatment;
- electrocoagulation;
- excision;
- diathermocoagulation;
- the use of cauterizing and mummifying drugs.
Therapeutic measures
For genital warts, treatment involves the use of Panavir, a drug active against HPV. The medicine is available in the form of a solution, gel and suppositories.
The pharmacological product cannot be used in case of severe pathology of the kidneys and spleen, during breastfeeding and in case of intolerance to the components.
To increase immune protection, Immunomax and Likopid are prescribed. They increase the body's resistance to pathogens. Interferons (Lokferon or Inferon) are often used.
Intimate life and rehabilitation
To avoid complications after removing genital warts, it is necessary to completely abstain from sexual intercourse for the entire period of rehabilitation. This is explained by the fact that scars remain at the site of removal of growths, which should not be subjected to any impact.
A postoperative scab can be easily damaged, which will cause the wound to open and infection to enter it. The consequences of this can be unpredictable - from the formation of ulcers on the mucous membrane to the development of serious diseases of the genitourinary system.
In addition, some of the topical drugs cause the appearance of erythema - inflammation of the tissues inside the vagina. This is a normal phenomenon, but it causes pain during intercourse.
Important!
You can have sex 7-14 days after the removal of the condyloma. This is only possible if there are no complications and normal healing of damaged tissue.
After complete restoration of the mucous membranes, doctors recommend using barrier methods of contraception, which will protect against recurrence of infection. This especially applies to people who are accustomed to frequently changing sexual partners.
Pregnancy after removal of condylomas
Human papillomavirus infection does not affect pregnancy in any way, so removal of condylomas does not require adjustments to the pregnancy planning process.
Due to the fact that after getting rid of the growths, wounds remain that require time for complete healing, the woman needs to stop being sexually active for a while. Accordingly, attempts to become pregnant are also postponed for the entire duration of the recovery period.
Once the doctor is sure that all damage to the mucous membranes is left behind, the patient can become pregnant and bear a child without fear. However, you should inform your doctor about your plans, as he is obliged to prescribe a drug course of treatment for papillomavirus. For a woman planning to conceive a baby, not all medications are equally safe. Therefore, the doctor must select the necessary medications that will not harm the fetus and the expectant mother.
Preventive actions
Cauterization of condylomas does not solve the problem with the papillomavirus, which is located inside the body. Cosmetic surgery or chemotherapy is just a way to get rid of the external symptoms of the disease and therefore these measures should be supplemented by a course of taking antiviral tablets, as well as the use of topical medications.
However, no treatment will bring a positive result if a person neglects HPV prevention. In this case, it is very important to take care of your health and reconsider your lifestyle. To do this, you will need to follow the following recommendations:
- The daily diet should include fresh vegetables or fruits;
- You need to stop drinking alcohol and cigarettes or reduce their dose to the limit;
- Morning exercises will not only invigorate you, but will also strengthen the body’s protective functions, which will protect a person from relapse of papillomavirus and various other diseases.
