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Condyloma Specialist - Dr. Scott Liu
Genital warts or the HPV 6 and 11 genital genital may bring pain and stress to an individual. Dr. Scott provides the most effective relief and prevention of topical therapies, in-office procedures, lifestyle advice and caring care at GastroDoxs in Houston where he offers comprehensive and individual diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Contact between HPV by skin to skin.
Having over a sexual partner.
Weakened immune system
Smoking
Youth and sexual activity.
Signs and Symptoms
Genital or rectal little swellings or masses.
Itching, burning, or mild pain
Moist and bleeding warts.
Increase in size or spread growths.
How Dr. Scott Diagnoses This Condition?
Dr. Scott uses a step-by-step approach:
Patient Interview and History
He questions you about your symptoms, sexual history and risks of being exposed to HPV.
Physical Examination
He is looking at the genital and anal areas, under strong and clear light in order to identify the visible lesions or warts.
Vinegar (Acetic Acid) Test
The flat or faint warts are brought out by the weak vinegar solution which is pale when touched.
Laboratory Confirmation
In case of unclarity of appearance, biopsy of suspicious growths.
Strain typing (typical 6 and 11) by HPV DNA tests.
Accurate Documentation
Findings are recorded and respective ICD-10 code of condyloma acuminatum is provided.
Treatment
Our Team offers a full range of care for condyloma at GastroDoxs.
1. Lifestyle and Diet Tips
Immunity: Consuming a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables and low fat proteins.
Quit smoking to boost your body immune system to HPV.
Get to be able to deal with stress by using stress-reducing techniques like yoga or deep breathing.
Transmission of HPV should be reduced by use of condoms or dental dams.
2. Medications
Topical creams are prescribed such as imiquimod or podophylotoxin.
Office-applied acid (trichloroacetic acid) removals works to remove warts.
3. Minimally Invasive or Advanced Procedures
Cryotherapy (freezing warts to bring them to a very fine point remove them)
Electrocautery (burning lesions with growths to excise the lesions).
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Condyloma warts duration?
With no one to look after them, they can take months to come. The therapy helps them to vanish before.
Does condyloma warts occur as a recurrent disease?
Yes. The HPV remains in your skin even after the warts are removed, therefore follow-up visits should be given priority in order to check and control any recurrence.
Could it be a cervical cancer that is condyloma?
No. Warts-causing strains of HPV (HPV 6 and 11) are reported to be low-risk, but other strains pose a high risk (associated with cancer).
Can genital warts be treated at home?
Home therapies are not effective and even damaging to the healthy skin. Dr. Scott should use the best and safest approach, which is professional assessment and treatment.
Should Halloween ladies undergo Pap examinations?
Yes. The fact that genital warts are in existence is a cause to undergo regular Pap smears to identify any aberrant alterations in the cervix.
When can I get back to having sex after treatment?
It takes time before the treated skin heals up, then Dr. Scott will advise you on when to resume having sex.
Is it insurable with my insurance?
Most insurance programs cover examination and treatments of genital warts. Your benefits will be verified and will be stolen by our crew.
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