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Why does diarrhea cause skin around anus to turn red and itchy & stingy? is gastro-fluid erosive etc? also the part of vagina near anus is red.

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Dr. Willam Lau answered

Irritation: Diarrhea fluid contains bacteria, chemical irritants, and fecal material that will inflame normal tissue on contact.

Answered 4/3/2019

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A member asked:

Why does diarrhea cause skin around anus to turn red and itchy & stingy? is gastro-fluid erosive etc? also the part of vagina near anus is red.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Willam Lau answered

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