Which condition is characterized by swollen inflamed veins around the anus?

• A. Hemorrhoids
• B. Hepatitis
• C. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
• D. Peptic ulcer

Answer: (A)

Swollen inflamed veins around the anus are hemorrhoids, a condition where the anal cushions or veins become enlarged and irritated. This happens when pressure in those veins rises—common triggers include straining with constipation, prolonged sitting or standing, pregnancy, and aging. External hemorrhoids are under the skin around the anus and tend to be painful; internal ones are inside the rectum and may bleed. Typical signs include itching, discomfort or a lump near the anus, and sometimes bright red blood on stool or toilet paper.

This description matches hemorrhoids best because it specifically involves swollen veins in the anal area. Hepatitis is liver inflammation, IBS is a chronic pain and bowel habit disorder not tied to anal veins, and peptic ulcers affect the stomach or first part of the small intestine, not the anus.