Anal Warts - Information on Anal Warts

Anal Warts Information

Anal Warts is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Anal Warts may occur to the people at any age. Anal warts, also known as condyloma acuminata, are small warts that can occur in the rectum. Most individuals who have anal warts have between one to 10 of them.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Anal Warts. Anal warts first appear as tiny blemishes. They can be as small as the head of a pin but they can grow larger than the size of a pea. Usually, anal warts do not cause pain or discomfort. Sometimes, patients may be unaware that the warts are present.

Some risk factors for developing anal warts are:

• smoking
• using oral contraceptives
• having multiple sexual partner

Causes of Anal Warts

The cause of the Anal Warts is unknown. Anal warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The HPV is very contagious. The virus can be transmitted from person to person, almost always by direct contact.

Treatment of Anal Warts

Methods For Treating Anal Warts are :

Yes. The most common treatment for anal warts are:

• medications (for small warts)
  • Must be conducted by a doctor to prevent injury to the normal skin surrounding the warts.
• surgical removal (for large warts)
• laser surgery
• cauterization