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Common Symptoms of HPV

Throat Cancer

While the growths caused by HPV are often innocuous, this infection can also trigger throat cancer. In fact, the risk of developing this cancer form is often higher than cervical cancer in the general public. At first, you might experience some common symptoms as mentioned above, such as swallowing pain, hoarseness, or throat sores. However, when the condition progresses, it might lead to significant tumors or pumps inside the throat. This is a very serious sign that requires immediate medical attention. There are many treatment options, but the risk of complications is also high. [7]