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My bowel movements have a yeasty smell to them, after i bm and after i shower. otc vaginal yeast medication did not help. what is causing it?

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Dr. Jose Prieto-hernandez answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Try OTC Probiotics: Yeast smell unusual. But altered bowel flora can cause it! So try OTC Probiotic like Phyllips and avoid beer and alcoholic beverages as best as you can1

Answered 3/23/2017

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A member asked:

My bowel movements have a yeasty smell to them, after i bm and after i shower. otc vaginal yeast medication did not help. what is causing it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jose Prieto-hernandez answered

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