{"id":2796,"date":"2020-10-26T12:37:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T12:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/procto.ca\/condylomes\/"},"modified":"2023-08-28T12:44:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T12:44:46","slug":"condylomas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/procto.ca\/en\/condylomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Condylomas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Condylomas anal warts<\/h1>
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The pathology of condyloma<\/h1>
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BETTER UNDERSTANDING, BETTER HEALING!<\/h2>
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What are condylomas and how do they appear?\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nCondylomas are lesions in the anal and genital areas. They take the following forms:<\/p>\n

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  • raised lesions: cauliflower or rooster-crest shaped<\/li>\n
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    Condylomas are often multiple and asymmetrical, and come in different shapes. They are mainly located where the skin or mucous membrane is subject to friction. They sometimes cause itching and, more rarely, bleeding.<\/p>\n

    It is advisable to perform a self-assessment and consult a doctor in case of injury.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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    What causes condylomas? (Transmission)<\/strong>
    \nMore than 90% of condylomas are caused by low-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) (mainly HPV types 6 and 11).<\/p>\n

    HPV is transmitted through sexual contact with the genitals or anus, with or without penetration, including sexual contact between the mouth and genitals or anus. HPV is highly contagious<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The vast majority of people infected with HPV do not know they have it. It is often difficult to know for sure when transmission has occurred.<\/p>\n

    HPV infection does not protect against other types of infection.<\/p>\n

    HPV remains contagious for an unknown length of time after the lesions have disappeared, regardless of whether they are treated or not. Patients are advised to inform their sexual partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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    Visiting the clinic for condylomas<\/h1>
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    Preparing for the visit <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

    It is advisable to take an analgesic (Tylenol or Advil, if there is no contraindication from your family doctor) one hour before your visit since you will likely be getting treatment.<\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

    What to expect during the visit <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

    The treatment itself usually takes no longer than one minute. In most cases, your doctor will locally apply a medication (trichloroacetic acid, or TCA) on the condylomas. He\/she may also use cryotherapy treatments (contact with a probe that has been cooled using liquid nitrogen).<\/p>\n

    On some visits, your doctor will suggest a rectoscopy to make sure you do not have any internal condylomas.<\/p>\n

    Your doctor may talk to you about getting the HPV vaccine.<\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

    What to expect after the visit <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

    This treatment can generate pain of varying duration and intensity from one person to another (and from one time to the next). In general, this pain is moderate and relieved by analgesics (Tylenol or Advil) or by anti-inflammatory drugs (Aleve or Naproxen). Sitz baths (sitting with your buttocks in warm water) can also help.<\/p>\n

    Condylomas occur following an infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) and treatment requires several sessions. The exact number is impossible to predict and depends on your immune system, among other things. In general, several visits with short intervals (every week or two) are necessary to eliminate all visible lesions.<\/p>\n

    It is advisable to keep the area clean through usual care (shower or bath) and to avoid applying any sort of cream.<\/p>\n

    The human papillomavirus (HPV) is highly contagious. It is essential to inform your partner(s) and avoid direct contact with the affected area.<\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>
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    How to treat condylomas (treatment)<\/h1>
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    How to treat it (Treatment) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

    Condylomas can disappear spontaneously. However, their disappearance does not protect against a recurrence or infection with another type of HPV. With or without treatment, condylomas often recur.<\/p>\n

    Although treatments can reduce symptoms and clear lesions, there is no treatment that will make HPV go away.<\/p>\n

    Your doctor will recommend the specific treatment that is right for you. Here are some of the possible treatments:<\/p>\n