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What Causes Foul Odored Brown Vaginal Discharge?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Apr 2017
Question: I have a discharge, sometimes it's blood and other times it's a little yellowish and has a foul order. What could possiblably cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Bloody discharge at the age of 54 has to be investigated.
Foul smelling discharge could be due to INFECTION.Trichomoniasis ,Candidial infections are common.
But,Malignancy has to be excluded by PAP SMEAR.
If there is no malignancy,appropriate Antibiotic has to be given.
Please consult your doctor and get a PAP SMEAR initially.
Nothing to worry.
Hope i answered your query.If you have any questions,i will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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What Causes Foul Odored Brown Vaginal Discharge?

Brief Answer: You should be investigated. Detailed Answer: Hi Bloody discharge at the age of 54 has to be investigated. Foul smelling discharge could be due to INFECTION.Trichomoniasis ,Candidial infections are common. But,Malignancy has to be excluded by PAP SMEAR. If there is no malignancy,appropriate Antibiotic has to be given. Please consult your doctor and get a PAP SMEAR initially. Nothing to worry. Hope i answered your query.If you have any questions,i will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards