Bumps around your anus

Bump on side of anus: Hemorrhoids or something else? Changes in your hormonal levels, brought on by puberty, pregnancy, menstrual cycles, and even stress, can cause oil glands to produce too much oil. Anal cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the tissues of the anus. This is a surgical procedure that uses a special device to internally staple and remove hemorrhoid tissue. More From Men's health information. But don't freak out — more than likely, these bumps won't be anything worth worrying about.

An anal abscess is a medical term that used to describe painful red bump, sore, or blister that might develop on your anus. This is a condition that can occur in your anus when veins around the anus become swollen, tender or inflamed. If you have anal sex with a person who has an STD, you could almost be certain that the bumps appearing on your anus are a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases.