Anal warts are a group of warts in and around the
anal area caused by the HPV Virus (human papilloma
virus); there are many strains and forms this virus
takes. There as many as many as 100 different HPV
strains a person can have as well as a few that can
be transmitted through sexual contact.
The anal warts strain is known as "condyloma
acuminate". Anal warts are small warts found
near the anus which can be very small in size to relatively
large or white clusters, they can vary in color from
pink to brown to white.
Anal warts are just one of the strains of HPV. Some
people who have the HPV virus in their system may
one day realize they have anal warts, or one of the
many strains of warts that can occur in the body.
Not all warts are specific to the genitalia or the
hands, neck and back, you cannot spread warts on your
neck to warts on ther anus or vise-versa. Different
strains go to different parts of the body.
How can I get Anal Warts?
This condition isa disease caused by unsafe sex in
or near the anal cavity. People with many sexual partners
become more likely to spread the virus. If you have
the virus you will need to inform all of your previous
partners as it can continue to spread. One may also
contract anal
warts from having the HPV virus in your system
having never had sexual intercourse. Warts are most
commonly seen in moist areas of the genital and cervical
area.
How do I live with Anal Warts?
Anal warts can be a troubling virus to live with. One does need to get exams at the doctor often. This can be extremely embarrassing and a hassle to do. Doctors visits are needed half yearly to yearly to make sure that your warts do not become cancerous, as this can happen in some cases as the wart is left alone and not taken care of.
Anal warts can cause bleeding as well as pain in the anal area, which makes it hard to go about your day. The virus is also known to cause diarrhea and a softer stool. The warts may grow in size and become more painful as well as spread along the anal area which tends to cause more pain. Anal warts can also impair your sex life as they are relatively contagious and a condom may not protect all of the areas that are susceptible to getting warts. You become at a higher risk of spreading warts to your partner. Keeping both you, and your partners private areas clean before and after intercourse can slightly reduce the risk of spreading the warts.
One can still live a normal life with anal warts as long as one takes care of one’s self, and is sexually responsible and make sure to maintain doctor’s visits. Those with HIV or AIDS are more likely to grow warts in other areas, including the mouth as the immune system is unable to fight any excess disease.
References
* www.fascrs.org
* www.gayhealth.com
