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I'm 28 years old and suffering from fissures. every bowel movement i wash the area until no feaces is present to avoid fissures getting worse but the after smell of feaces is still their. what can i do to get rid of this odor from my anul region?

Q: i'm 28 years old and suffering from fissures. every bowel movement i wash the area until no feaces is present to avoid fissures getting worse but the after smell of feaces is still their. what can i do to get rid of this odor from my anul region?

: Use warm sitz bath with baking soda may be helpful. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Use warm sitz bath with baking soda may be helpful. Take care.

Answered 7/31/2023

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A member asked:

I'm 28 years old and suffering from fissures. every bowel movement i wash the area until no feaces is present to avoid fissures getting worse but the after smell of feaces is still their. what can i do to get rid of this odor from my anul region?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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