Anal Warts -- HELP

[Roxy]

Has anybody ever had anal warts and, if so, how did they get rid of them?

[Puddles]

I've never heard of them until now. I did a search on Google. They will need medical attention...

ANAL WARTS

What are anal warts?

Anal warts (also called "condyloma acuminata") are a relatively common and bothersome condition that affects the area around the anus. They may also affect the skin of the genital area. They first appear as tiny blemishes, perhaps as small as the head of a pin, and may grow larger than the size of a pea. Usually, they do not cause pain or discomfort to afflicted individuals. As a result, patients may be unaware that the warts are present.
Where do these warts come from?

They are thought to be caused by the human papilloma virus which is relatively contagious. The virus can be transmitted from person to person, almost always by direct contact.
Do these warts always need to be removed?

Yes. If they are not removed, the warts generally grow larger and become more and more numerous. In addition, there is evidence that these warts can become cancerous if left untreated for a long time.
What treatments are available?

If warts are very small and are located only on the skin around the anus, they can be treated with medications, which are applied directly to the surface of the warts. This method, while relatively simple in concept, must be carried out with great care and precision by a physician to prevent injury to the normal skin surrounding the warts. This method usually requires several applications performed at various intervals over several weeks.
Another form of treatment involves more rapid destruction of the warts using electrical cautery, surgical removal or a combination of the two. Laser surgery may also be used but has no advantage over other treatments. These procedures provide immediate results but must be performed using either a local anesthetic - such as novocaine - or a general or spinal anesthetic, depending on the number and exact location of warts being treated.

Warts inside the anal canal usually are not suitable for treatment by medications, and in most cases need to be treated by cauterization or surgical removal.

Must I be hospitalized for treatment?

No. Almost always, the cautery and excision technique can be performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient can go home after the procedure.
How much time will I lose from work after a cautery treatment?

This depends on each individual situation and the extensiveness of warts removed. Most people are moderately uncomfortable for a few days after treatment, and pain medication may be prescribed. Depending on the extent of the disease, some people return to work the next day, while others may remain out of work for several days.
Will a single treatment cure the problem?

Not in most cases, unfortunately. Even with the cautery and surgical treatments that immediately destroy existing warts, many patients develop new warts after treatment. This occurs because viruses that cause the warts can live concealed in tissues that appear normal for up to six months or longer before another wart develops. New warts will often develop from the virus that was already present in the tissue, but these are not recurrences of warts already treated.
As new warts develop, they usually can be treated in the physician's office, using either a chemical solution or the electrical cautery procedure. These treatments are performed every few weeks initially, then less frequently as new warts become smaller and less numerous.

Sometimes new warts develop so rapidly that office treatment would be quite uncomfortable. In these situations, a second and occasionally third outpatient surgical visit may be recommended.

How long is treatment usually continued?

Follow-up visits are necessary for some months after the last wart is observed to be certain that no more warts occur from viruses living in the cells of skin.
What can be done to avoid getting these warts again?

In some cases, warts may recur repeatedly after successful removal, since the virus that causes the warts often persists in a dormant state in body tissues. Following are tips to avoid recurrence and reinfection:
Continue observation for several months after the last wart has been spotted to improve the chances that both the warts and the underlying virus that causes them have been eliminated.

Abstain from sexual contact with individuals who have anal (or genital) warts. Since many individuals may be unaware that they suffer from this condition, sexual abstinence or limiting sexual contact to marriage relationships will reduce your potential exposure to the contagious virus that causes these warts. As a precaution, sexual partners ought to be checked, even if they have no symptoms.

http://www.fascrs.org/displaycommon....ubarticlenbr=4

[Roxy]

Should I feel gross and embarrassed? Has anyone else every had this problem?

[Lexi]

Although, I have not had this problem, no you shouldnt be embarassed. Just go to the doc and get em removed.

Do they hurt? Are they big?

[Roxy]

They are pretty big, and not too pleasant to look at. But, and this is the most unfortunate part, I only seem to have pain there during arousal in that area.

[mountainman]

shitty deal roxy!!! personally never had em but i t sounds like they`d suck preaty bad

[Gods Son]

good ole case of genital warts.It will prob require surgery.Usually outpatient. If they are a small amount say 3 or 4 of them maybe they can be removed by laser in the surgens office...Is this your first STD?

[Gods Son]

even after surgery you have a 50/50 chance a follow up surgery will be nessasery.use protection genital warts are the most common STD in America

[Guac-attack]

Hmm I have never had an STD I do not think! How do you know if you have one?
Gods Son have you had more than one? maybe you can help me with noticing symptons. I like anonymous sex with strangers and sometimes ( I know I know ) I do not use protection and I am not too sure?

OH sorry to take over your thread there Roxy!

[Roxy]

Guac-attack - That's okay. It makes me relieved to know I'm not the only one out there! But I must ask, how often do you not use protection? That's how I got myself into this mess.

Gods son - Yes, this is my first STD. That's why I'm freaking out! LOL

[Guac-attack]

Well not that often I do not think. Just mostly like when I am drunk and forget ....

[Nekrawulf]

It is HPV, I would reccomend asking your doctor about a medication called Condylox Gel.

[Gods Son]

if they are numerous or large condylox is not an option.I have had Genital warts,but thats all....

[JUICE]

[Blackdream71]

Originally posted by Roxy
Has anybody ever had anal warts and, if so, how did they get rid of them?

EEEEEK!

[psyko1]

Originally posted by Guac-attack
Hmm I have never had an STD I do not think! How do you know if you have one?

go get checked out. blood for HIV and a swab for STD's sometimes men don't "feel" they have one like women do. unless it's an obvious one. it ain't fun to get checked out, trust me, but hey it's your life man, take care of it.

[Twix]

HPV is extremely common. They say if you have slept with more than two people unprotected you will probably or do have it. Very likely a lot of people have it. But anal, I didn't even know you could get them there. Makes sense though if you have anal sex. Just go to doctor, surgery will probably be required. they can always come back. And for women if you have them they can effect your insides and possibly lead to cancer. So get rid of them.

[dreamgirl]

roxy, you want to get those taken care of. if sometime you get pregnant - I'm assuming you are a female) if you have genital warts you will have to have a c-section. actually any stds make a c-section necessary so you don't pass them onto your baby. just something for thought

[dreamgirl]

sorry roxy, I just saw in another thread that you are a male...

[Twix]

Originally posted by dreamgirl
sorry roxy, I just saw in another thread that you are a male...

Eww!