HPV Support Group
Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...
Hi,
I was diagnosed with HPV almost a year ago and thought it was over with in September of 2015, however, about three months ago I discovered a couple bumps inside my anus - I'm sure you know what's back. Lucky me. My doc and I actually think they were always there, we just never saw them before. Anyways, she said that next week if things aren't resolved (which I know they won't be) she's going to refer me to a specialist (she's been trying to spray them with cryo but it doesn't really work since they're inside). So I have a couple questions that I cannot find answers for online, and I'm really hoping you guys can help me out.
1. How long did it take to see a specialist/get scheduled for surgery after you received your referral? I really want this process/healing to be done before school starts in the fall. (I live in Canada btw).
2. How far can anal warts go up inside the anal canal? I have tried to do self-examinations but I can't feel any bumps past my lower rectum (like right around the inside of the opening). I'm scared about what the extent of everything could be up there.
Thanks!
I was diagnosed with HPV almost a year ago and thought it was over with in September of 2015, however, about three months ago I discovered a couple bumps inside my anus - I'm sure you know what's back. Lucky me. My doc and I actually think they were always there, we just never saw them before. Anyways, she said that next week if things aren't resolved (which I know they won't be) she's going to refer me to a specialist (she's been trying to spray them with cryo but it doesn't really work since they're inside). So I have a couple questions that I cannot find answers for online, and I'm really hoping you guys can help me out.
1. How long did it take to see a specialist/get scheduled for surgery after you received your referral? I really want this process/healing to be done before school starts in the fall. (I live in Canada btw).
2. How far can anal warts go up inside the anal canal? I have tried to do self-examinations but I can't feel any bumps past my lower rectum (like right around the inside of the opening). I'm scared about what the extent of everything could be up there.
Thanks!
How were diagnosed in September?
I had the surgery for my anal warts on April 27 - so about 5 1/2 weeks out. I couldn't feel any of the warts inside my anus - but the doctors took their scope and saw them. The surgeon said they were pretty tiny. I could def. feel the warts on the exterior of my anus. It was annoying - I barely had sex and always used condoms. Anyways!
1. My first doc wanted to get me into surgery the following week, but I had an insurance issue and had to see another doctor in another state. After that appointment in the other state, it was also a week until I had the surgery. So - - - one week to get the surgery. The healing process though...at some time between 4 and 5 weeks after the surgery the pain was nearly gone.
2. I'm not sure how far they can go up - mine were not very far in, according to the surgeon.
Ask them to check the dysplasia and HPV strain. Mine came back as low-grade and as HPV 6 - just typical warts.