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After washing and drying my anus, it leaves a faint fishy smell on the towel i use. is that normal?

Q: after washing and drying my anus, it leaves a faint fishy smell on the towel i use. is that normal?

: The fishy smell could be from your vagina discharge rather than from you anus. See your doctor if that smell persists. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The fishy smell could be from your vagina discharge rather than from you anus. See your doctor if that smell persists. Take care.

Answered 10/1/2023

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A member asked:

After washing and drying my anus, it leaves a faint fishy smell on the towel i use. is that normal?

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