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What Causes Strong Fishy Smell Coming From Anus?
Question: This is absolutely embarrassing. I have noticed, in the last 6 months, a stong fishy smell coming from my anus i don't eat meat, and follow a 90% vegan, plant-strong fiet. I dont think it is just surface oriented since my flatulence sometimes smells fishy. I am concerned something is going on internally.
Brief Answer:
Advise to run culture of stool....
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I have gone through your medical history and would like to know:
- do you experience changes in bowel movements recently?
- have you had fever?
- did you notice blood?
- have you made any changes in your diet recently?
At this point, I'd suggest to:
- do examination of stool for ova/parasites
- culture of stool for pathogenic bacteria/fungus/virus
Depending on the tests results, specific treatment will be prescribed.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Advise to run culture of stool....
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I have gone through your medical history and would like to know:
- do you experience changes in bowel movements recently?
- have you had fever?
- did you notice blood?
- have you made any changes in your diet recently?
At this point, I'd suggest to:
- do examination of stool for ova/parasites
- culture of stool for pathogenic bacteria/fungus/virus
Depending on the tests results, specific treatment will be prescribed.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I do not have any changes in bowel mivements, no fever, no blood, and no changes in diet. My gynecologist suggested maybe ut was a yesdt infection in my rectal area and prescrubed ountment but it has not been helpful. Should i ho to a general physician, proctologist ir gastro doctor?
Brief Answer:
Gastroenterologist/proctologist consultation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
At this point, I'd advise to consult with a gastroenterologist and to run culture of stool for candida and sensitivity testing. Apart taking local ointment, I also advise to start taking oral anti-fungal drug based on sensitivity testing. I also advise to consult with proctologist to rule out anal problems.
I also advise to:
- take good hygiene of your genitalia and anal area
- drink more water
- take OTC probiotics
- eat less sugary foods/drinks
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Gastroenterologist/proctologist consultation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
At this point, I'd advise to consult with a gastroenterologist and to run culture of stool for candida and sensitivity testing. Apart taking local ointment, I also advise to start taking oral anti-fungal drug based on sensitivity testing. I also advise to consult with proctologist to rule out anal problems.
I also advise to:
- take good hygiene of your genitalia and anal area
- drink more water
- take OTC probiotics
- eat less sugary foods/drinks
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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