How to Get Rid of Anal Warts

Overview

Condyloma, or anal warts, is a condition in which small growths are found in the anal region. This can include the rectum, anus or anal canal. According to Minnesota-based Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, a single treatment for anal warts won't eliminate them. Anal warts warrant a trip to the doctor for treatment. The warts are caused by a virus that can remain in tissues, so your doctor will decide on the treatment course depending on the location, number and size of the anal warts.

Step 1

Be prepared for topical treatment. If your anal warts are small, you will usually be prescribed bichloracetic acid or podophyllin, both of which are topical solutions applied by the doctor directly to the warts.

Step 2

Know that your doctor might cauterize the anal warts or surgically remove them if they are large enough or if you have a lot of warts. These procedures are both done as outpatient treatments using a local anesthetic.

Step 3

Get checkups as recommended by your doctor. These are usually recommended for at least six months after an outbreak, even if no new warts are noticed, partly because anal warts can become cancerous.

Step 4

Tell your partner to get checked for anal warts, as these are highly contagious and can be readily spread even if you use a condom. Your partner should receive treatments if necessary and you must refrain from sexual contact until both of you complete treatment.