What are anal warts?
Anal warts (also called “condyloma acuminata”) are relatively common. This condition affects the area in and 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 more substantial than the size of a pea. Usually, they do not cause pain or discomfort. As a result, patients may be unaware that the warts are present.
When patients visit Houston Colon, our specialists explain that anal warts are thought to be caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). As a result, anal warts are contagious, spreading through direct skin-to-skin contact.
Anal warts can grow larger and become more numerous without treatment. Additionally, these warts can sometimes become cancerous if left untreated for a long time. This is why Houston Colon offers evidence-based treatment for condyloma acuminata.
Why treatment matters
It is important to seek anal wart treatment in Houston, TX, because untreated warts can become cancerous over time.
Getting anal wart surgery at Houston Colon can remove these growths. It also allows our team to perform biopsies to see any pre-cancerous changes in the region (anal dysplasia). If there are signs of pre-cancer or cancer, removing the anal warts stops the progression.
It is important to know that the underlying HPV infection remains even after removing the warts. As a result, patients should undergo routine monitoring to ensure no new warts develop.
Treatment options
At Houston Colon, you have several options for anal wart treatment in Houston, TX. One option for small external warts is topical medication. Our physicians will have you apply this medication directly to the surface of the warts over several weeks.
However, larger or internal warts often require anal wart surgery at Houston Colon.
Our anal condyloma specialists in Houston, TX, can use the following outpatient procedures to remove the warts:
To keep you comfortable, you will receive either a local anesthetic, general anesthesia, or spinal anesthesia. What you receive depends on the number and location of the warts.
Anal warts removal in Houston, TX, offers immediate results. However, patients may develop new warts after treatment. As a result, follow-up visits are necessary for a few months after the last wart is observed. The goal is to ensure that no more warts grow.
