Some people suffer from the presence of a bump or, as is common among many people, a tumor next to the anus, and it causes them a feeling of discomfort, and sometimes pain, swelling, and fluid leakage from it, and in general, the anus consists of tissues, blood vessels, lymph nodes, mucous membranes, and nerves, and if exposed to any A problem such as irritation, blockage, or infection may affect the anus, causing a bump on the anus that makes it feel strange.

It is advised to break down the barriers of feeling embarrassed and go to the doctor to get proper advice and determine the appropriate treatment, and there is no need to worry, as most of these bumps do not represent a serious danger.

There are many possible causes of bumps near the anus, including:

• External hemorrhoids: they are swollen and swollen blood vessels, and they are in the anal line, and they look like a protrusion, and they are very common conditions, and their cause is increased pressure on the wall of the blood vessel, and it may result from several reasons such as pregnancy, straining during defecation, carrying heavy objects, Among its symptoms – in addition to the swollen mass in the anus – is pain, itching, and sometimes bleeding
• Perianal hematoma: It is a collection of blood in the vicinity of the anus due to a rupture of a blood vessel. It may result from grinding, carrying heavy objects, and violent movements, and it may be painful.
• Perianal hidradenitis suppurativa: It is a skin problem that affects the sweat glands and hair in the anus. It appears in the form of bumps, and is accompanied by foul-smelling pus and scars.
• Constipation: A lump near the anus may result from constipation, which is hard, dry stool that a person finds difficult to pass.
• Molluscum contagiosum: It is a viral infection that causes bumps to appear on the skin that has been exposed to the virus. It may be itchy, small, and white or pink in color.
• Anal warts: This is a viral infection caused by the human papilloma virus. It may cause itching, pain, and a mucous discharge.
• Anal cancer: It is considered rare compared to colon cancer, and its symptoms include the appearance of a mass in the anus, bleeding and itching.

This is not a list of all possible possibilities, and you should see a doctor if you have pus, bleeding, unexpected changes in bowel movements, severe pain, and fever.