Genital Warts: A small, pointed, white flesh-colored growth has appeared on the top of my tongue. May I ask if this is genital warts?
Disease description:
Recently, I noticed a pointed, white, small growth resembling a little piece of flesh on my tongue. I feel very worried and anxious because this small growth not only affects my daily eating habits but also makes me fear it might be a genital wart. I would like to know whether this symptom is actually related to genital warts and how I should deal with it.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), primarily occurring in the genital area, but sometimes may also appear in the mouth. Small, flesh-colored papillary projections on the tongue could be oral warts, but they might also be other types of oral lesions, such as oral mucositis, oral lichen planus, or oral fibroma. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the exact cause based solely on symptom description, and a professional medical examination is necessary for an accurate diagnosis.
Patients are advised to remain calm and avoid self-diagnosis or the arbitrary use of medications. Seek timely medical attention and provide a detailed medical history and symptom description to a healthcare professional for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The doctor may perform viral testing, blood tests, or a tissue biopsy to determine the underlying cause.
