How Do I Take Care Of Oral Warts

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ORAL WARTS

I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT I HAVE A FEW BUMPS ON THE BACK OF MY TONGUE I SHOWED THEM TO MY DOCTOR AND I TOLD HER I WAS WORRIED OF HPV SHE SAID THAT IT IS NORMAL TO HAVE BUMPS ON THE TONGUE IS THIS TRUE?...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Yes, it is normal to have two rather large bumps on the back of your tongue. These "bumps" are part of the normal anatomy of the tongue and are called circumvallate papillae.Take care,DR... Read more »

Oral Warts and Thrush

Hello, Dr. Reznikabout eight weeks ago I foolishly performed unprotected oral/ and had protected... Read more »

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S. »

All about anal warts-- Treatment for internal anogenital warts; what happens to people infected with the wart virus?

what is the treatment for internal anogenital warts? I heard there was a pill, is that true? If... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

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Virus That Causes Genital Warts Linked to Oral Cancer: Study

A new study suggests human papillomavirus (HPV) could be behind a rise in oropharyngeal (head and neck) squamous cell cancer cases in the United States and in some northern European countries, and that changing sexual behaviors could be the reason. ... Read more »

Caring for a Woman's Body: What Every HIV-Positive Woman Should Know About the Care and Prevention of GYN Problems

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Warts It All About? A Look at Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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HIV-Positive Patients' Discussion of Oral Health With Their HIV Primary Care Providers in Miami, Florida

During the course of their infection, more than 90 percent of persons living with HIV will have at least one oral manifestation of HIV disease. Given this prevalence, and the fact that clinically significant manifestations of oral disease may affect... Read more »

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Help for the Worried Warts

Posted by JonCage, 2 Replies

Many people after receiving their conclusive results continue to show symptoms of anxiety and depression. You need to understand that you are not alone. You are not the only ones, questioning your tests and questioning your symptoms. You need to... Read more »

warts a symptom???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

here's the story...

This summer i received oral sex on several occasions from 2 different guys , and was involved in a lot of kissing from one of them (exchange of saliva for hours at a time)

All along i thought, NO risk, no need to get tested. Im... Read more »

Hairy Leukopakia and genital warts

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have not had sex in five years. My t cells are at 300. I am manifesting hairy leukoplakia and genital warts.

To all of you out there who know that it is not hiv since I have tested negative. Can you direct me to what I should test for?

Please, do... Read more »

Warts

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you are positive with hiv are you more prone to warts. For the first time in my 2 short years i havent worried about hiv - even after my possible exposure BUT now it seems that im having symptoms, i dont care if i have it anymore. Well heres my... Read more »

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