Many people know what external papillomas are, but not everyone knows that papillomas are also inside the body. What is it - a white growth on the tonsil (a photo of which we do not present for aesthetic reasons), papilloma or other pathology? One of the rare, but very complex diseases is the formation of papillomas in the throat. These are growths that look like small cones, they are formed as a result of the human papillomavirus, it is infection that causes growths that are extremely difficult to treat.
The disease most often affects the children's body, this is due to unformed immunity and a very weak protective function of the body. Examining the growths, you can see that they resemble pieces of cauliflower, this is how they characterize the appearance of these formations. In a child, growths on the tonsils (photos of which we do not present for aesthetic reasons) are treated with the same methods as in adults. The main thing is to follow the doctor’s prescriptions, and then the problem will not bother.
Types of disease
It is clear that HPV causes papillomas, but it is also divided into several types. It is not necessary that all formations occur for one reason.
This virus has more than 120 different modifications. Most of them do not threaten human life. Although it worsens its quality. But there are those types of virus that cause malignant tumors. All types of viruses spread very quickly, as it is very easy for them to do on the thin mucosa.
Depending on what type of virus the body is infected with, the growths differ in color and structure. Most often, a lot of papillomas are formed, located nearby. Less often, and so that the growths are single. They can be pink or red, it also depends on the intensity and degree of the disease.
According to statistics, which is constantly being summarized by medical organizations, most often problems with the appearance of papillomas are associated with infection with HPV types 06 and 11. They belong to benign species, do not cause the development of cancer. Although there are some exceptions.
Oncogenic type
Rarely, but there are also situations when a growth on the tonsil in the throat is caused by HPV type 16, in this case it can be dangerous, the cells can with a high probability develop into a malignant form.
If this type of papilloma is detected, they are most often removed, doctors make this decision immediately, since there is a high probability of the transition of cells into malignant. In this case, it is necessary to carry out surgery.
Causes
If there is any growth on the tonsil, you need to know the reasons for its formation. Here are some of the main factors of appearance:
- Hereditary transmission of the virus. It is a common fact when a mother or father was sick with the virus during the birth of the fetus. In this case, the virus can be transmitted and manifest in a more complex form than in parents.
- Transmission of the virus through the birth canal. Often, a mother with one of the types of HPV can transmit the disease to her baby during childbirth. The child inhales the viral cells, and infection occurs, in this case the location of the papillomas in the mother and the child may differ.
- Weak immune system. In this case, both children and adults can suffer. When immunity is weakened, it is able to take on all the most negative factors that are found in the environment.
- Chronic diseases In this case, the protective function of the body also affects. Papillomas that form precisely in the throat are manifested precisely against the background of chronic ENT diseases. When a disease is not cured for a long time and turns into a chronic one, then the suffering organ takes on negative factors specifically for itself.
- Infectious diseases, along with them the HPV virus is often transmitted.
Most often, a person who has become infected with the virus does not know about it until external manifestations, such as papillomas or any other external growths, occur.
Why is a virus infected?
The growth of neoplasms in various departments of the pharynx, larynx and oral cavity provokes HPV. Usually papilloma in the sky is a small soft growth of pink. Its tuberous surface resembles cauliflower. Papillomas in the oral cavity, throat, and tonsil rarely undergo malignant degeneration - malignancy.
Typical places of localization of papillomas on the mucous membranes of the throat:
- on the surface of a small tongue;
- on the tonsils
- growth below the tonsil;
- in the sky.
If you understand the problem more deeply, you need to know not only that papillomas are due to viruses. It is also important why the virus settles in the body. What contributes to their reproduction.
Symptoms of the disease
Papilloma looks like a tubercle and is a formation on the epithelium. It comes in different colors, it all depends on the form of the problem and its severity. Shades range from dark gray to bright red.
Most often, this formation has a granular shape, uneven edges and a leg, with which it is attached to the sky.
It is impossible to determine that the infection occurred precisely with the virus and papillomas formed until some tangible signs showed up. They are manifested in the following:
- Sore throat and sensation of a foreign object.
- Dryness and difficulty swallowing.
- Sensation of an unpleasant sour and harsh taste in the mouth.
- When swallowing, a tubercle is felt in the throat, as if something had sprouted through the mucous membrane.
These symptoms, of course, may not be absolute indicators of papillomas, but if you have such concerns, then you urgently need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Diseases of the larynx are a serious enough reason to urgently begin an examination. You need to do this as soon as possible, because the disease spreads very quickly.
Not everyone pays attention to sore throat, discomfort. This happens for various reasons, someone just thinks that nothing terrible is happening, and someone just has a very high pain threshold. Many people do not take any actions for a long time in order to begin to cope with the disease.
Other symptoms
Subsequently, the disease changes shape, which exacerbates the process and makes treatment more difficult. At various stages of development, the disease has various manifestations. Symptoms differ in this way:
- At an early stage, a small number of growths are present. The more the disease worsens, the more they become. The propagation speed is quite high.
- Color at various levels of the disease also changes from pale, almost white, to bright red, while the transition is not sharp, it goes through several transition periods. Cones become gray, yellowish and only at the final stage do they turn purple, become bright red.
Diagnostics
Where is the diagnosis of the disease and how is it carried out? These are the questions that often arise in patients. The first person who can confirm or refute the diagnosis is an otolaryngologist. At this stage of the diagnostic process, it is very important that the doctor is really qualified, well aware of the specifics of the disease. Therefore, before contacting a specialist, it is worth asking about his qualifications.
Go to a consultation in a public clinic or private, this issue is purely individual. It all depends on the same factor, if in this clinic a good specialist, then the choice is obvious.
In private clinics the same doctors work as in state ones, only in their free time. Therefore, there is not much difference, the main thing is to make sure that they will help you.
Necessary examinations
After the initial examination, the doctor will definitely prescribe an examination. As a rule, it consists of several points:
- The necessary blood tests are taken in order to exclude the inflammatory process in the body.
- Next, a biopsy of growths is performed to determine malignant cells.
- Be sure to check the number of growths.
Only after confirming that these formations are called papillomas, they make decisions about their removal or treatment. Doctors often try to observe the disease for some time. This can be done only if the stage of the disease is not too deep and urgent intervention is not required.
Is treatment necessary?
Many say that papillomas do not need to be treated. In fact, this is a completely wrong approach to this disease. It must be treated for both adults and children. They have a negative impact on the children's body in terms of development and growth, and for an adult they create difficulties in life.
If timely treatment is not started, then you can get big problems with the respiratory tract. Over time, it becomes very difficult for a person to breathe independently.
In addition, growths on the tonsils interfere with speaking and swallowing normally, do not bring the disease to a severe stage. The best option is to see a doctor immediately after the first symptoms.
An important point is the fact how a person feels during a disease. Most often, the disease does not show any signs in the form of temperature or weakness. Nevertheless, there are such cases when a person felt severe discomfort of the whole organism with papillomas. Most likely, this is due to the fact that you get very tired from sore throats. However, this is also one of the symptoms that you should pay attention to.
Treatment
Therapy is prescribed, which should be carried out in any case, regardless of the stage of the disease. This is a standard set of procedures prescribed by doctors for laryngeal disease. After the use of medicines, the diagnosis is repeated and conclusions are drawn on its basis about measures that can be applied to the patient.
The results of primary therapy may be different. Each doctor finds individual approaches to the problem. It is important that they are correct.
Diagnostic procedures are carried out at different stages of treatment, as the symptoms and behavior of the disease can vary. Correction of some treatment methods is required.
In order to start treatment, the doctor must be convinced that the acute primary period is suspended. Only in this case can intensive care begin. If, after the first examination, you are prescribed a full course of treatment for the disease, without analysis and diagnosis, then try to disagree. It is dangerous to treat an unknown diagnosis.
Main drug
Therapy of the surgical process consists of the use of the external preparation of the cytostatic antitumor ointment “Prospidin” (30% or 50%). The active component of the drug - prosidium chloride - helps with papillomatosis of the upper respiratory tract. This option is used in combination with antiviral drugs that work to increase the body's immunity. This is an important part of the treatment process. It can not be ignored, then the negative consequences of the disease can be avoided.
Could there be a relapse?
It should be noted that even after surgery there are relapses, the disease returns again. In this case, a stronger therapy is prescribed. But as a rule, the disease returns if it is not treated. After surgery, many cease to feel pain and after some time stop taking the drugs that are on the reception list after surgery. It must be borne in mind that if you drink all the prescribed drugs, then most likely the disease will not recur. It is very important to get rid of papillomas permanently. During treatment, they fight not only the disease itself, but also the virus.