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Why can’t my body clear warts?

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HPVHELL · 23/12/2025 12:13

As a kid I had verrucas for years, which resisted freezing and all treatments. I finally got rid of them in my mid twenties, then foolishly went in a public swimming pool and now I’ve had three for almost five years.

I now think I have HPV in my throat.

I eat healthily, exercise, don’t smoke, don’t drink excessively, am a healthy weight… Why is my body refusing to clear this?

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EddyNeddy · 23/12/2025 13:12

How is your health more generally? Do you struggle to clear coughs and colds? It might be worth getting a blood test to check your immune system.

Defiantly41 · 23/12/2025 13:11

@HPVHELL, no, but a close friend did, was the only thing that worked for her

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HPVHELL · 23/12/2025 13:09

Defiantly41 · 23/12/2025 12:59

Bit weird, but have you tried acupuncture? It can work

I haven’t but Google looks positive! Have you done this?

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Defiantly41 · 23/12/2025 12:59

Bit weird, but have you tried acupuncture? It can work

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HPVHELL · 23/12/2025 12:51

DrinkReprehensibly · 23/12/2025 12:32

I was the same for many years then suddenly one day, my immune system kicked in and cleared them all and I've been fine for about 10 years. Not sure what I did to cause it but i think it was when I stopped trying to do anything about it that it eventually cleared up. The only thing which vaguely coincided was going for a paddle in the salty sea water on a spikey pebbly beach on the south coast. I don't normally believe in silly remedies but it was an unusual activity for me so maybe it was a shock to my immune system and got it going again!

The thing I’ve always thought cleared mine was a long holiday in a very hot place, with lots of sandy beaches and hot tiles to walk on!

I’ve had bloods taken for other things and the only issues were low folate and choline so I take supplements now, but nothing has changed.

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DrinkReprehensibly · 23/12/2025 12:32

I was the same for many years then suddenly one day, my immune system kicked in and cleared them all and I've been fine for about 10 years. Not sure what I did to cause it but i think it was when I stopped trying to do anything about it that it eventually cleared up. The only thing which vaguely coincided was going for a paddle in the salty sea water on a spikey pebbly beach on the south coast. I don't normally believe in silly remedies but it was an unusual activity for me so maybe it was a shock to my immune system and got it going again!

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HPVHELL · 23/12/2025 12:22

The only thing I can think of is that my job is quite stressful and sleep can be poor (young kids) but that hasn’t always been the case?

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