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Is An Anal Wart Symptom Of HIV?
Question: I have attached 2 pictures of a white lump that i noticed on my anus. Im not sure what it may be, but my research tells me its probably not good. I have had anal sex before. What do you think it is and how bad is it? is it treatable? No pain with the lump. I feel healthy and no pre existing health conditions.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of anal Warts.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Your pictures revealed a pale growth like structure at 8-9 'O' clock position and another one possibly near 12 O' clock position. They seems to be Viral warts. These can be treated easily with different modalities like Chemical , surgical cauterization, immuno-modulant measures, Cryo Surgery and Laser applications.
Consult your Dermato Venereologist. He/she will treat the same appropriately.
You need a thorough examination and investigations to rule out other STDs .HIV.
Safe sex always protects you and you can avoid unnecessary tension.
Dr S.Murugan
Possibility of anal Warts.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Your pictures revealed a pale growth like structure at 8-9 'O' clock position and another one possibly near 12 O' clock position. They seems to be Viral warts. These can be treated easily with different modalities like Chemical , surgical cauterization, immuno-modulant measures, Cryo Surgery and Laser applications.
Consult your Dermato Venereologist. He/she will treat the same appropriately.
You need a thorough examination and investigations to rule out other STDs .HIV.
Safe sex always protects you and you can avoid unnecessary tension.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are those warts a sign of the possibility of HIV?
Brief Answer:
Anal wart is not a sign of HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Anal wart is not a sign of HIV. But it can be a marker as both shares to spread through the same route more or less.
Dr S.Murugan
Anal wart is not a sign of HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Anal wart is not a sign of HIV. But it can be a marker as both shares to spread through the same route more or less.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What are some signs I should look for that would indicate HIV infection?
Brief Answer:
HIV testing is the surest way to rule out HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
HIV infected individuals may likely to have symptom free even for 5- 10 years. Earliest symptoms may likely to occur as 'FLU'like syndrome only with 50% of the infected and not with all.
Testing for HIV after 12 weeks is the surest way to rule out HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
HIV testing is the surest way to rule out HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
HIV infected individuals may likely to have symptom free even for 5- 10 years. Earliest symptoms may likely to occur as 'FLU'like syndrome only with 50% of the infected and not with all.
Testing for HIV after 12 weeks is the surest way to rule out HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are the warts contagious?
Brief Answer:
Anal wart is contagious with sexual contact
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Anal and Genital Warts are contagious only through sexual route whereas other viral warts occurring elsewhere in the body can spread through by handling and can occur in and around genitals also by contamination.
Dr S.Murugan
Anal wart is contagious with sexual contact
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Anal and Genital Warts are contagious only through sexual route whereas other viral warts occurring elsewhere in the body can spread through by handling and can occur in and around genitals also by contamination.
Dr S.Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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