If infected with bacteria, they take on a foul odor. Sometimes warts develop in the urethra. However, most patients report no symptoms. Many are unaware of the warts until discovery during a physical examination. A few complain of itching or pain.
Treatment aims to remove the warts.
There is no effective therapy to get rid of the viral infection completely. Treatment of small warts is usually an acid mixture applied directly on them. One should never use this acid during pregnancy. One must also avoid contact with eyes and healthy tissue around warts. Other methods for larger warts include freezing, laser treatment, and slicing with a hot wire.