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A member asked:

I get brown color discharge from anus which has fishy type smell. what is this thing and please suggst antibiotics. i m shy to conslt my dr so please help.?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't be shy: See your doctor for evaluation. Could be a significant infection.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 3/6/2016

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