Symptoms of Anal Warts
Warts are usually painless, so people may not realize they have them. The primary symptom is soft, moist bumps near or in the anus that are light brown or flesh-colored. Additional symptoms may include:
- Itching
- Bleeding
- Mucus discharge
- Feeling like there is a lump in the anal area
Major Causes
Sexual intercourse is a common way to get infected with HPV. However, a person can become infected with HPV without having sexual intercourse. Any direct contact to the anal area (e.g. hand contact, fluids from an infected sexual partner) can cause HPV and anal or genital warts.
Diagnosis of Anal Warts
Your physician will look at the skin around the anus, as well as the entire pelvic area, including the genitals. He or she may perform an exam of the anal canal with a small, lighted scope (anoscopy) to see if there are any warts inside the anal canal (internal anal warts).
Treatment for Anal Warts available at Santhosh Hospital
Treatment options include:
Topical medication
If the warts are very small and located only on the skin around the anus the doctor may prescribe medicated creams. Medications that will freeze the warts or burn the wars may also be prescribed.
Laser Surgery
Our modality includes laser surgery also. When the warts are either too large for the above mentioned treatments or are internal, surgery is considered. During surgery, the warts are surgically removed. The patient will be anesthetized for the procedure. When there are many warts, your surgeon may perform the surgery in stages. An internal examination will also be performed so that any lesions on the inside can also be found and treated.
