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What Does A Foul Smelling Opening Above Anus Indicate?
hi I have a small hole above my anus that stinks. Sometimes when I poo and when im done I clean my butt. after cleaning I notice blood on the toilet paper. sometimes it bleeds but sometimes it doesnt. it s been 4 months now. im scared & im a female + im ashamed to go to a doc.
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
I understand your concern.
Your history suggests a Anal fistula, or fistula-in-ano, which is a chronic abnormal communication between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin.
It could also be due to Boil or furuncle but they don't tend to last so long.
I understand you are shy to go to a doctor, but you condition warrents immediate medical attention. So I suggest dont delay any further and visit a surgeon, u may prefer to go to a lady surgeon.
Hopefully this information is useful to you.
Regards
Welcome to HCM,
I understand your concern.
Your history suggests a Anal fistula, or fistula-in-ano, which is a chronic abnormal communication between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin.
It could also be due to Boil or furuncle but they don't tend to last so long.
I understand you are shy to go to a doctor, but you condition warrents immediate medical attention. So I suggest dont delay any further and visit a surgeon, u may prefer to go to a lady surgeon.
Hopefully this information is useful to you.
Regards
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