Anal warts surgery

Anal warts also called "condyloma acuminata" are a condition that affects the area around and inside the anus. They may also affect the skin of the genital area. They first appear as tiny spots or growths, perhaps as small as the head of a pin, and may grow quite large and cover the entire anal area. They usually appear as a flesh or brownish color.

What are anal warts? Anal warts, also known as condyloma, are growths found on the skin around the anus rectal opening or in the lower rectum. What causes anal warts? Anal warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, which is usually transmitted through sexual contact but not necessarily through anal intercourse. There are many types of human papilloma virus; some cause warts on the hands and feet and others cause genital and anal warts. The same type of warts may occur on the penis, scrotum, vagina or labia. The time from exposure to the virus and growth of the warts is commonly from one to six months, but it can be longer.

Jump to navigation Jump to content. There are different methods of anal wart removal. Oftentimes, doctors will recommend a topical treatment if the warts are small and located only on the area around the anus.

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection STI that are caused by infection from the human papillomavirus HPV. Genital warts can be treated using topical medication or freezing. These treatments do not get rid of the HPV infection; a person who has been treated may still pass it on, even if the warts are no longer visible. Please speak with your health care provider to discuss the best treatment option for you. All 3 vaccines protect against HPV types that cause most cases of cervical and anal cancer.