A 22-year-old male asked:
i've used dettol on my anus. now it's swollen i think and also it feels sticky there. what should i do now to feel better there?
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
GetItCheckedByDOCTOR: You need to get your Swollen Anus checked by a Doctor.Why did you put Detol on your Anus.
Answered on Jan 9, 2021
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