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What Causes Clear Fishy Smelling Discharge From Anus?
Question: every now and then I have this discharge from my anus that is clear and smells fishy...
Brief Answer:
Need evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
Smelly rectal discharge can be due to various medical conditions like infection (proctitis, coloproctitis), incontinence, cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and abscess , warts or rectal gonorrhea.
I need more information about associated conditions with your present problem like:
Do you have diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease?
Any pain,fever or itch with discharge?
Any recent weight loss or history of constipation?
Do you smoke or consume alcohol?
You can get back to me with reply.I would suggest you further.
You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
Wish you a good health.
regards
Dr. G. Katiyar
Need evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
Smelly rectal discharge can be due to various medical conditions like infection (proctitis, coloproctitis), incontinence, cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and abscess , warts or rectal gonorrhea.
I need more information about associated conditions with your present problem like:
Do you have diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease?
Any pain,fever or itch with discharge?
Any recent weight loss or history of constipation?
Do you smoke or consume alcohol?
You can get back to me with reply.I would suggest you further.
You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
Wish you a good health.
regards
Dr. G. Katiyar
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