Expert Surgeon Explains Condyloma (Anal Warts) | Prevention & Treatment | OneWelbeck

In this video, consultant colorectal surgeon Dr Alex Leo (GMC 7452795) explains everything you need to know about anal warts (condyloma), including symptoms, causes, treatment options, and how HPV spreads.

Anal warts, also called condyloma, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Many people want to understand what anal warts look like, how you get anal warts, and whether condyloma is contagious. This educational video breaks down these questions clearly and simply.

Topics Covered:
Anal warts and HPV: what they are, how they develop, and why they appear
Anal warts symptoms: itching, small growths, bleeding, discomfort and more
What anal warts look like: small bumps or lesions around or inside the anus
Condyloma vs herpes: how HPV warts differ from herpes lesions
Is condyloma contagious? how HPV is transmitted sexually and non-sexually
How do you get anal warts? hand contact, shared towels, and intimate contact
Do anal warts go away on their own? why treatment is essential
Anal warts treatment options: topical treatments, freezing, laser therapy and surgery
Precancerous risk: why proper diagnosis matters
High-resolution anoscopy (HRA): advanced imaging for accurate detection

HPV and Condyloma
HPV is a highly common virus. While most anal warts are benign, some lesions can become precancerous, which is why early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment are so important.
Mr Leo explains exactly how clinicians identify these lesions using high-resolution anoscopy, and why some HPV subtypes may cause warts to recur over time.

Prevention & Screening
You’ll learn practical prevention measures, including:
Safe-sex practices
The importance of HPV vaccination
How to reduce your risk of recurrence
When to seek specialist assessment

Consultant information
Dr Alex Leo: https://onewelbeck.com/consultants/mr...
E: bookings.digestivehealth@onewelbeck.com
T: 0203 653 2009

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