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My anus to my taint smell like a rotting wound. i've had anal fissures for a while and i recently had an anal cyst. are these related & fixable?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Anal fistula: Unfortunately this sounds like an abscess or an anal fistula. I would advise getting to the colo-rectal clinic urgently.

Answered 2/11/2014

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A member asked:

My anus to my taint smell like a rotting wound. i've had anal fissures for a while and i recently had an anal cyst. are these related & fixable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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