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A member asked:

Hi, i have a large amount of bright red blood coming from anus that start yesterday. 4 weeks ago i was prescribed imiquimod cream for anal warts. help?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Rectal bleeding: There are many causes of rectal bleeding, some of them serious. It might be a minor problem, but don't take the chance: see a doctor, preferably the one treating your anal warts. Good luck!

Answered 10/31/2016

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I hve been using aldara (imiquimod) cream for last 2weeks for warts it has sent willy red and very sore on top and under forskin .Forskin gets stuck as its swolen?

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I have been diagnosed with flat warts. I have been prescribed imiquimod cream and have not seen any results and have such a large amount. I don't want?

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I do not know if I have anal warts or hemmorhoids. I have uniformed protusions that look red/purplish and I have anal itching, and blood on tissue?

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I have HPV warts around the anus - tough, flat warts. Unresponsive to Aldara, week 10. I cannot afford surgery costs, living in South Korea/difficulty speaking to doctors. Do I wait 1 year for laser treatment in Canada? Will it get worse?

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I was prescribed imiquimod cream , do I only apply it to every individual wart or all affected areas ? ( like in the entire region its located)

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