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Do external hemorrhoids cause an odor?
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No: No they usually don't unless you have difficulty cleaning and there is residual stool that remains on the external hemorrhoid after each bm. I would recommend sitz baths after bms if you note an odor. If there continues to be an odor you may have a perianal abscess which would be accompanied by pain and pus drainage. For this you need to go to the er for treatment.
Answered 11/9/2014
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Yes: Large hemorrhoids or skin tags can cause an odor from two sources: 1. Difficulty with hygiene after bm 2. Anal glands at the anus which can make mucus that can be malodorous at times.
Answered 3/24/2013
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