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What causes your anus to smell like ammonia?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Get seen : You may have a rectal abscess fistula or fissure fermenting bacteria or anaerobic microbes get a rectal exam and culture.

Answered 10/2/2020

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