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What Causes Persistent Odor In The Rectal Area While Suffering From Hemorrhoids?
Question: I have a strong odour that smells like flatulence but i have not passed gas, I have had three children (3 pregnancies) and over the years had some issues with hemorrhoids and or small amounts of pain and bleeding. The smell is my only current symptom it is like having gas that 'leaks' but i feel nothing physically just this embarrassment of smell and trying to cover it up constantly.
Brief Answer:
Detailed below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
Having a strong odor that smells like flatulence without passing gas is due to hemorrhoids issues you are having.
Laceration of the anal area associated with occasional bleeding is causing the smell.
Constipation with hard stool is delaying the healing process.
This is also associated with foul smelling you are feeling.
Stabilizing the bowel movements with ease constipation issue and also make the smell disappear. Here we should start working more. And you'll see improvement.
A further consultation with proctologist is recommended to evaluate the hemorrhoids and decide for best treatment strategy apart diet changes and OTC meds you've tried so far.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have further queries.
Dr.Albana
Detailed below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
Having a strong odor that smells like flatulence without passing gas is due to hemorrhoids issues you are having.
Laceration of the anal area associated with occasional bleeding is causing the smell.
Constipation with hard stool is delaying the healing process.
This is also associated with foul smelling you are feeling.
Stabilizing the bowel movements with ease constipation issue and also make the smell disappear. Here we should start working more. And you'll see improvement.
A further consultation with proctologist is recommended to evaluate the hemorrhoids and decide for best treatment strategy apart diet changes and OTC meds you've tried so far.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have further queries.
Dr.Albana
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