Lumps in anus
Symptoms of anal cancer
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13 Nov At first, most people assume the bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids (painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum that may bleed). They are a benign and fairly common cause of rectal bleeding. Important symptoms of anal cancer include: Rectal bleeding; Rectal itching; A lump or mass at the anal opening.
Description:Risk factors What are risk factors for anal cancer? Anal cancer can occur in any person, but some people have a higher risk of developing it than others. HPV infection HPV is a group of viruses that are sexually transmitted and remain in the body after infection. HPV is present in most cases of anal cancer. It was also the leading cause of cervical cancer before the introduction of routine Pap smears. HIV HIV puts people at a higher risk of anal cancer because of how it compromises your immune system.
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