Papilloma in the anus in women: causes and treatment

1. Reasons for appearance
2. What do papillomas in the anus look like in women?
3. Treatment options
   1. Folk remedies
   2. Medicines
   3. Removal of papilloma

Papilloma in the anus in women is a genital formation, so named because it is located in the intimate area. Although this growth is benign in most cases, it should still be closely monitored as there is a risk of it becoming malignant. Such tumors can appear at any age, including the elderly. They cause significant inconvenience when neglected, and therefore require proper treatment.

Causes of papilloma in the anus in women

The appearance of papilloma in the anus in women is provoked by a virus with the same name. The longer it stays in the body, the higher the likelihood of growths forming. Infection occurs as a result of household and sexual contact with a sick person. The risk of this increases when living with him in the same house, if his things are used - towels, toothbrushes, machines, etc.

Women who have sex without using condoms are most susceptible to HPV infection. This is especially true for those who are interested in anal sexual intercourse, since in this case there is a threat of violating the integrity of the mucous membrane. As a result of this and due to the possible appearance of blood, the likelihood of the virus entering the body increases.

There is a high probability of HPV infection among those who frequently visit swimming pools, saunas, and baths. This is due to its good adaptability to humid environments, where it can persist for several weeks or even months. Also, papilloma in the anus in women can occur as a result of kissing or shaking hands with a patient.

Here's how else infection can occur:

1. Use of non-sterile medical instruments. This primarily concerns women who underwent video endoscopy of the intestines and examined the anus while wearing gloves with traces of the virus. Thus, the risk of infection increases when visiting a proctologist. This also includes a visit to a gastroenterologist, including for the purpose of studying the level of acidity in the stomach. In this regard, examination by a gynecologist and ENT specialist and treatment by a dentist are considered no less dangerous, since together with lymph and blood, HPV can enter the body, which causes the formation of papilloma in the anus in women.
2. Wounds and injuries. If they are present on the skin, the virus can easily penetrate the tissues and then infect healthy cells. In this case, we are talking about self-infection, which is especially important for people diagnosed with diabetes. The fact is that with this disease, the skin recovers more slowly after damage, which increases the likelihood of the pathogen entering the body.
3. Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules. The danger of infection arises when a woman does not particularly monitor the cleanliness of her intimate places, ignores caring for the area in the anus, does not brush her teeth well, and refuses to use antibacterial mouth rinses. But above all, caution should be exercised by those who forget to wash their hands after going outside.
4. Operations. The virus can be transmitted through blood, so papilloma in the anus in women often appears after blood transfusion. This also sometimes happens during surgery on internal organs. In rare cases, the virus enters the body as a result of cosmetic procedures - mesotherapy, Botox injections, etc. This becomes possible as a result of the use of non-sterile syringes and instruments.

It may take several years for the first symptoms of HPV to appear, and there must be predisposing factors for this to occur. These primarily include a weakened immune system, which, as a result, becomes unable to properly repel the attacks of the virus and protect healthy cells from it. It, in turn, is negatively affected by bad habits - smoking, drug use and alcohol. Also, nothing good comes from stress, chronic lack of sleep, infectious diseases, problems with the stomach and intestines (colitis, gastritis, ulcers).

The activation of the virus and the formation of papilloma near the anus in women is provoked by poor nutrition, when the diet lacks foods rich in ascorbic and folic acid, iron, zinc and many others. etc. This applies to red fish, oranges, oatmeal, apples, seaweed, etc.

Separately, it is necessary to dwell on pregnancy, since at this time a woman’s immune response is often disrupted. This is also facilitated by chemotherapy and radiation therapy, hormonal disorders, long-term use of antibiotics, which reduce the number of positive bacteria and thereby reduce the degree of resistance of the body to HPV.

One of the possible reasons for the formation of papilloma in the anus in women is wearing uncomfortable underwear, especially if it is made of synthetic materials. This is also associated with injuries to the rectal mucosa.

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What do papillomas in the anus look like in women?

Photos of papillomas in the anus in women

In the first months or even years after the appearance of papilloma, there is usually no concern. Since it is out of sight, it is discovered either by accident during an examination by a proctologist, or after the onset of painful sensations, which are one of the important symptoms of such a pathology.

Here are the signs that indicate papilloma in the anus in women:

1. Burning in the anus. It can bother you either constantly or periodically. Its intensification usually occurs after anal sexual contact with a male carrier, in case of ignoring the rules of personal hygiene, after examination by a proctologist. Sometimes these sensations become aggravated as a result of the act of defecation, due to tension in the intestinal walls and pressure on the formation.
2. Increased moisture in the tissue between the buttocks. This symptom is not necessary for papilloma in the anus in women; it mainly appears if it has already been here for a long time. Liquid can accumulate in the growth cavity, and if the integrity is damaged, it can leak out. As a result, the underwear becomes damp, which indicates possible problems.
3. Itching. This phenomenon is a strong, sometimes uncontrollable urge to scratch the area near the anus. This is dangerous due to the fact that when such a need is satisfied, the mucous membrane and the papilloma itself in the anus in women can be injured, as a result of which blood will appear, and with a high degree of probability any infection will penetrate inside. As a result, these areas may become red, inflamed, and irritated. Especially often, such problems arise after anal intercourse and when anal hygiene is ignored while taking a shower.
4. Discharge from the rectum. In this case, the woman may see mucus in the excrement that is white, pale yellow or black. Usually there is not a lot of it here, so such a symptom in itself is not a basis for making a diagnosis of “papilloma in the anus.” Because of this problem, underwear can get dirty faster than usual.
5. Constipation. They are associated with a violation of intestinal patency, when papilloma in the anus in women, reaching large sizes, blocks the path for the exit of waste products. Because of this, the act of defecation occurs less frequently and with great difficulty, pain and bleeding occur, and the abdomen swells. If such a problem is not solved for a long time, then in addition to this, symptoms of intoxication of the body appear - weakness, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite.
6. Sensation of a foreign body in the anus. It resembles a feeling as if the act of defecation was not completed fully. As a result, the woman wants to repeat the procedure, but this is not possible. It is aggravated by walking, prolonged sedentary lifestyle, pressure on the formation of tight underwear and anal intercourse.

In addition to the listed symptoms of papilloma in the anus, women may experience a slight fever. Sometimes there is also a false urge to defecate, and hemorrhoids, if such problems exist, worsen.

Speaking about what papillomas on the anus look like in women in photos or in real life, it must be said that growths of any type can appear here - flat, hanging, vulgar, pointed. They look like bumps or lumps on a stalk, depending on the type. Their color is usually flesh-colored, pale red or pink. If present for a long time on the mucous membrane, the color may turn black due to infection of the formation.

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Methods for treating papilloma in the anus in women

First of all, you need to carry out a diagnosis, for which you will need to contact a proctologist. He will examine the anus and, if necessary, refer you for video endoscopy. Here it may be necessary to take a smear of the formation to determine the type of pathogen and select effective remedies for it. To exclude malignancy, it is recommended to perform a biopsy.

Folk remedies for papillomas in a woman’s anus

If the formation is not outside, but inside the anus, then it is best to use tampons to treat papilloma on the anus in women, moisten them in folk remedies, carefully insert them into the anus and leave them here for 20-30 minutes. To do this, you can use sea buckthorn oil, warming it up a little beforehand. Instead, if necessary, it is recommended to take olive, coconut, or lavender oil. Essential oils are not suitable at all, as they irritate the walls of the rectum and can aggravate the situation.

Here are other remedies suitable for treating papilloma in a woman’s anus:

1. Green tea. Pour boiling water (200 ml) over the leaves (1 tbsp) and leave covered. Then strain the mixture, cool, soak a tampon in the resulting liquid and carefully insert it into the anus. Keep it here for about 20 minutes. Repeat this procedure once every day. The optimal course of treatment should last 1-2 weeks.
2. Rose hip decoction. To prepare it, pour this product (3 tablespoons) with boiled water (2 liters) and leave under the lid for a couple of hours. Then drain the liquid, put it in a “pear” and do an enema by introducing a little broth. You should not carry out this treatment for papilloma on the anus in a woman more than 2 times, so as not to irritate the intestinal walls.
3. Potato juice. It should be squeezed out only before use so that the beneficial properties are not lost. To do this, vegetables should be peeled, grated and squeezed. The resulting liquid should be lubricated with a cotton pad or gauze. This should be done 2-3 times a day. Treatment should be carried out for at least 2-3 weeks.
4. Plantain. If the papilloma on a woman’s anus is external, then apply the leaves of this plant to it for 15-20 minutes. They must first be doused with boiling water and dried. Such procedures should be carried out 1-2 times a day; it may take several weeks to eliminate papilloma.

Medicines against anal papilloma in women

The photo shows drugs for papillomas in the anus in women

To eliminate papilloma in the anus in women, it is primarily recommended to use antiviral rectal suppositories. The most effective of them are Viferon; they perfectly inhibit the process of cell division. The course of therapy requires the introduction of one suppository into the anus for 10 days. The cost of the product is 350 rubles. (150 UAH). It can be replaced by Alpharekin.

Epigen spray was created specifically for the treatment of papilloma in a woman’s anus. For external use, it should be sprayed from a distance of 3-4 cm from the formation. A single dose is 2-3 presses on the valve. Treatment is recommended for 3-5 days in a row. The cost is 225 UAH. (500 rub.).

Since the appearance of papilloma in a woman’s anus is usually caused by a deterioration of the immune system, it is necessary to take special medications to strengthen it for 2-4 weeks. Here we can recommend a rather effective drug “Immunomax”. It can be replaced, if necessary, with Lymphomyosot, Immunal, Imudon. You will also need to take a course of Lykopid or Kagocel, which help suppress the activity of the virus.

In addition to external agents and anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of papilloma on the anus in women, it is worth taking vitamins. This should be done no more than 2-3 times a year for 2-4 weeks. There are many options offered here from the brands “Perfectil”, “Vitrum”, “Alphabet”, “Solgar”, etc.

Removal of papilloma in the anus in women

Such procedures are carried out only in a hospital setting or on an outpatient basis, under the supervision of a doctor. In the first case, we are talking about traditional surgical intervention and excision of the formation with a scalpel. The operation is performed under general anesthesia, so it requires recovery for several days.

There are several other, less traumatic ways to remove papilloma on a woman’s anus:

1. Application of radio knife. This method is in demand when the formation is superficial, since the waves cannot penetrate deep into the tissue. This procedure makes an incision without direct contact with the skin, which prevents injury, infection and scarring. This technique involves the use of local analgesics to eliminate possible discomfort. The price of radiosurgical elimination of papilloma in the anus in women is 3,000 rubles (1,200 hryvnia).
2. With laser. This operation is painless, performed quickly, within 20-30 minutes, and does not require long recovery. During the procedure, only problem areas are exposed, thereby eliminating damage to healthy tissue. The beam used for this destroys the cells of the growth and thereby facilitates its removal along with the base. The price of laser therapy is 2900 rubles (1300 hryvnia).
3. Electrocoagulation. The essence of this technique is to destroy papilloma in the anus in women using a current, the effect of which allows you to cauterize the formation and reduce the activity of the virus already in the first session. As a result, after a few days or weeks, a dense scab forms in this place, which eventually disappears along with the growth. To avoid painful sensations, the doctor uses external analgesics. The price of electrocoagulation is 590 rubles (250 hryvnia).
4. Cryodestruction. This technique for removing papilloma in a woman’s anus is used extremely rarely and with great care to avoid burns to the mucous membrane. It is relevant only if the formation is located externally. Its essence is to freeze the growth using liquid nitrogen and destroy the formation at low temperatures. To successfully eliminate it, one session is usually enough. This method is relevant only for single papillomas. The price of cryodestruction is 360 rubles (150 hryvnia).

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After successful treatment of papilloma in the anus in women, it is necessary to take care of preventing its reappearance. To do this, you should lead a healthy lifestyle, exercise, eat the healthiest food possible, worry less, and give up bad habits. It is also important to undergo regular examinations at the clinic and, if other formations are detected, begin therapy in a timely manner.

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