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What are the causes and symptoms of尖锐湿疣 on the tongue?

Nov 07, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
The causes of genital warts on the tongue generally include sexual transmission, indirect contact transmission, weakened immune system, smoking, and poor oral hygiene. Common symptoms typically include tongue growths, pain, bleeding, difficulty swallowing, and bad breath. Sexual transmission: contact with individuals infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) through oral sexual activities allows the virus to enter the tongue through damaged mucosa, leading to infection.

Genital warts on the tip of the tongue are generally caused by sexual transmission, indirect contact transmission, low immunity, smoking, and poor oral hygiene. Common symptoms include tongue growths, pain, bleeding, difficulty swallowing, and bad breath. Specific details are as follows:

I. Causes

1. Sexual transmission: Contact with individuals infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) through oral sex allows the virus to invade the tongue tissue via damaged mucosa, leading to infection.

2. Indirect contact transmission: Contact with virus-contaminated objects—such as shared toothbrushes or towels—can lead to infection if there are minor breaks in the oral mucosa, providing an entry point for the virus.

3. Weakened immunity: Chronic熬夜, excessive fatigue, or suffering from chronic diseases can reduce immune function, weakening the body's ability to resist viral invasion and increasing the risk of infection.

4. Smoking: Harmful substances in tobacco damage the oral mucosa and impair its protective barrier, making it easier for viruses to colonize and multiply on the tongue.

5. Poor oral hygiene: Neglecting oral cleanliness leads to food debris accumulation, creating favorable conditions for viral growth. It may also trigger oral inflammation, further promoting viral spread.

II. Symptoms

1. Tongue growths: One or multiple papillary or cauliflower-like growths appear on the surface or sides of the tongue. These lesions have a rough surface and soft texture, starting small and gradually increasing in size.

2. Pain: The growths may irritate nerves in the tongue, causing localized pain that worsens during eating, speaking, or physical contact.

3. Bleeding: Due to their fragile nature, the growths can easily break and bleed with minor friction or impact, resulting in oozing or slight bleeding from the tongue.

4. Difficulty swallowing: Larger growths may obstruct the oral or pharyngeal passage, causing dysphagia and interfering with normal eating.

5. Bad breath: Viral proliferation and breakdown of the growths can cause persistent halitosis, affecting social interactions and quality of life.

Maintain good oral hygiene practices and undergo regular oral health check-ups. Avoid unsafe sexual behaviors and minimize risks of indirect transmission. Strengthen your immune system through a healthy lifestyle. Seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities on the tongue are noticed to prevent delayed treatment.

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