What health problems can HPV cause?

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It is a common germ that can make people sick. It can cause warts and some types of cancer.

HPV is a virus that can get into your skin and the wet parts inside your body. It can cause bumps called warts. It can also cause some bad cells to grow in places like the neck of the womb, the bottom, or the throat.

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HPV is a virus. It can give you lumps called warts on your body.

These warts might be on your private parts, hands, feet, or other places on your skin.

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Yes, some types of HPV can cause cancer. They can lead to cancer in places like the cervix, anus, mouth and throat, vagina, vulva, and penis.

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Cervical cancer happens because of a tiny germ called HPV. It's the most common kind of cancer that HPV can cause.

HPV is a virus. It can make changes in the cells in a woman's cervix. These changes can turn into cancer if they are not found and treated early.

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No, not all types of HPV cause cancer. Only the high-risk types, like HPV 16 and 18, can lead to cancer. Low-risk types usually cause warts.

Yes, many HPV infections do not make you feel sick, and they go away by themselves.

You can find cancer caused by HPV by doing special tests. One test is called a Pap smear, which looks for cervical cancer in women. Another test looks for HPV directly.

HPV can make pregnancy harder. It can cause bumps called genital warts or strange Pap test results. But it usually does not hurt the baby.

You can't make HPV go away, but you can take care of the health problems it causes. These can be things like warts and spots that might turn into cancer.

HPV can come back, especially if your body is not strong.

Yes, HPV can cause cancer in the throat, the back of the tongue, and the tonsils.

Yes, a strong body's defense system can help get rid of HPV infections on its own. It's harder to fight off infections if the body's defense system is weak.

If you want to keep your body's defense system strong, here are some things you can do:

• Eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
• Exercise regularly, like walking or playing outside.
• Get enough sleep every night.
• Wash your hands to stay clean and healthy.
• If you're old enough, you can talk to a doctor about getting the HPV vaccine.

Yes, HPV can cause skin warts. This happens a lot in kids and young people.

Yes, shots like Gardasil 9 can help stop the most common types of HPV that cause cancer and warts.

HPV is a virus. It can cause bumps on your private parts called genital warts. It can also cause cancer in the penis, bottom, and throat.

HPV is a virus that can cause bumps called warts on your bottom. It can also make it more likely for some people to get cancer there. This is more common for men who have sex with other men.

Yes, finding out you have HPV can make you worried and upset. This is because HPV is linked to cancer and can cause warts that you can see.

Here are some ways to help you feel better:

• Talk to a doctor. They can give you good advice.
• Chat with friends or family. They can offer support.
• Try relaxation techniques like deep breathing.

Yes, things like smoking and eating bad foods can make your body's defense system weak. This can make it easier to get HPV infections for a long time, and it can also make it more likely to get certain types of cancer.