Small gray bumps around anus

Symptoms Symptoms of hemorrhoids include: Bright red blood on the toilet paper after having a bowel movement, especially if the stool was very hard or very large. Anal cancer involves cancerous cells being present in the anus. To help ease the discomfort, your doctor may prescribe pain medication. About 40 types of HPV are sexually transmitted. Latest Drug Information Updates. During your examination, your doctor will perform a physical examination, including a visual inspection of your anus and a digital rectal exam, in which the doctor inserts a gloved finger into your anus to evaluate for any masses or abnormalities.