Anal warts and hemorrhoids are two different anorectal diseases, which are significantly different in many aspects. The following is a detailed comparison of the two diseases:
First, the cause of disease
Anal warts: Anal warts are mainly caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease. Individuals may be infected with HPV through contact with virus-carrying objects or unclean sexual behavior, which can cause anal warts.
Hemorrhoids: The occurrence of hemorrhoids is related to many factors, including bad defecation habits, long-term drinking, long-term consumption of spicy food, sedentary, constipation and so on. These factors may cause the venous plexus at the lower end of the anal canal or rectum to become congested or congested and swollen, thus forming hemorrhoids.
2. Symptoms
Anal wart: The symptom of anal wart basically includes anal place pruritus, ache and the occurrence of excrescence. With the development of the disease, the vegetation may gradually increase and affect the normal life of patients.
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms of hemorrhoids include anal discomfort, itching, blood in the stool, and prolapse of hemorrhoids. Hematochezia is one of the common symptoms of hemorrhoids, which is manifested by dripping blood after defecation or blood on paper when wiping. Hemorrhoid prolapse refers to the prolapse of hemorrhoids from the anus to the outside of the anus, which may lead to anal pain.
III. Treatment
Anal wart: The treatment of anal wart mainly includes drug treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, physical therapy and surgical treatment. Medication usually uses imiquimod cream, fluorouracil ointment and other ointments. Physical therapy includes cryotherapy, laser therapy and so on, which can remove warts. When the warts are large or numerous, they may need to be surgically removed.
Hemorrhoids: The treatment of hemorrhoids includes adjustment of living habits, medication and surgical treatment. Adjusting living habits includes increasing the intake of fibrous food and changing bad defecation habits. Drugs such as hemorrhoid suppositories and compound carrageenate suppositories are usually used for drug treatment. If the symptoms are severe or drug treatment is ineffective, they need to be treated by internal hemorrhoid ligation, external hemorrhoidectomy and other operations.
IV. Prognosis and Precautions
Anal warts: If not treated in time, anal warts may lead to aggravation of the disease, and may cause malignant lesions such as anal cancer. Therefore, patients should actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, and pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid unclean sexual behavior.
Hemorrhoids: If not treated in time, hemorrhoids may lead to the aggravation of hemorrhoids, and may cause anemia, thrombotic hemorrhoids and other diseases. Patients should adjust their living habits, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food, and follow medical supervision to use drugs for treatment. If symptoms continue to worsen, they should seek medical treatment in time for surgical treatment.
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