persistent odor in rectal area even after bathing.Anyone have this and find an answer??

[helpbyu]

Hi. this is so embarrasing but I saw a post from yrs back on this site about people who were having problems with fecal odor even after bathing. Unfortunatlely noone really seemed to find answers to this problem although it feels a little better reading that others have had this problem although sometimes even that doesnt seem real. Anyway back to th issue I have this persistent fecal odor that is present even after showering and I do not have poor hygiene habits. this started a few yrs. back and before I had no problems with this  at all. I first started with frequent bowel mvts. like 6 to 7 times a day did have sever stomach pain for awhile and went to emergency room for it one day because of the pain they did colonoscopy and only said they found lots of gas and hemmorroids. I still seem to have to have bowel mvts. alot although not usually as much as I did in beginning but still atleast 3-4 times a day. stool is flat and will at times have mucus in it. sometimes loose and sometimes not but probly more loose than anything but almost always flat. This odor problem has caused me to seclude myself and I have no job because of it I graduated with a degree in Occupational therapy but people will not hire me I get calls from agencies that are all excited and then they never call back I believe this to be due to the fact that at my other job I know coworkers made comments indirectly about it. I am in debt over school loans and recently had miscarriage and have tons of hosp. bills I have no insurance and feel as if this will eventually be break my spirit sort of already has if I do not find a solution to this issue. If anyone has had this problem please post even if you havent found a solution. Thank you

[Nogirl101]

I am 15 going into 10th grade . High school . I’m going through The same things and it’s embarrassing. I used to love going to school and now I dread going . I hate when the teacher calls me up and I have to walk through an aisle and I feel like people can smell me . When I sit next to someone they usually put their hand by their noise as if they have runny nose . I’m not envolved in anything due to this problem . I hear how high school days are the best days of your life and honestly for me It’s the worst . I just need help because I can’t stand it . I live with my dad and my stepmom and it’s embarrassing to talk to them about it . I’ve went to the doctor one time for this reason and they just gave me some kind of laxative but it didn’t work now summer is about to end and I have to go back to school where everybody we’ll know me by the girl who smells like poop . Can someone please help me .

[Poopybutt_D]

What's up my poopy brothers and sister!!! Yes I know it's fkn depressing BUTT (<-=D) we can't give up. I've been going through this same experience for 2 years and finally decided I couldn't give up on myself so you guys shouldn't either. Anyways I don't know what the exact answer is but I do know what it could be. So I've been reading A LOT on Google and looking videos up on YouTube and this is what I've gathered so far, THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE COMING FROM OUR GUT which according to some really smart ppl, is our 2nd brain. Honestly you guys I've learned so much trying to figure out wtf is wrong with me because of this and it's SO much to write. Basically look up Candida, what it can lead to, look up IBS, Paresites. Start taking probiotics, drinking ACV, doing enemas and most importantly stop feeding the bad bacteria with SUGAR, wheat, cheese, red meats, SODA. Oh and look up bone broth and the benefits. I just started making playlists on my YouTube channel where I'm subscribed to some other ppl who actually know what's going on and how to fix it because they've been through this too. Go look these ppl up on youtube asap The Detox Dudes and Montreal Healthy Chick. I don't know them never spoke to them but they have a lot of information that makes sense. We're all still living for a reason you guys don't give up there's still hope and when we're cured we'll look back and remember this is what made us stronger.

[Poopybutt_D]

Yes I know it's not spelled with a Y

[Rectalcollateral]

Thank you! I’ve been reading for hours and this is the first post I think that is truly helpful. I do really appreciate some of the folks that are experimenting and posting their results consistently though! I hope everyone continues that!

[Terminator2]

You have to make sure the area is fully dry,having a shower or bath get in the area throughly lathering a good ph shower gel  to get rid of all the sweat and crap out and throughly rinse then when you dry yourself make sure you dry there throughly,when it drys if you haven&#39;t got rid of any soap it will smell especially when you sweat,also be sure to use talcum powder around the whole area to keep it dry and when needed throughout the day use baby wipes,use dry tissue first to wipe the area then baby wipes then a dry tissue again to keep it dry.

[BS9408]

How I healed myself:

My symptoms:

Excessive/constant gas
Bloating
Constipation
(One year I had Diarrhea)
Dry Mouth
Bad Breath
Oral Thrush
Burning Anus
Smell coming from Anus all the time when it burned almost like a leaky feeling
Abdominal Pain – my stomach was always tight and in nots
Low stomach acid
Anal fissures
Depression
Severe Anxiety

All of my symptoms are gone except for the bad breath/oral thrush but I am now doing oil pulling with MCT and we will see how it goes. My oral thrush is not as bad as it used to be so I’m assuming my oral health will take some time. If anyone has any tips to help me speed up my oral health healing please message me!

What I did to get rid of my symptoms:

1) I follow the Whole30 diet (do not eat Tomatoes, peppers, rice, quinoa, potatoes) My naturopath told me not to eat rice, potatoes or grains because they do not help keep your blood sugar levels steady and you need them to be steady to heal faster.
(What needs to be cut out: Sugar, Dairy, Gluten, Anything Processed) Check labels, so many items are seemingly healthy but have lots of sugar and toxins added. Avoid Sunflower/Safflower oil it wreaks havoc on the gut lining.

2) What I do is I eat salad with every meal and lots of raw vegetables. So, for example, for breakfast I eat a large salad with two eggs. (I always put pumpkin seeds on my salad because they are good at getting rid of toxins)

3) To help with my stomach acid, I take Betaine HCL and also Zinc Carnosine with Pepzin GI. I take 3 Betiaine HCL’s with every meal and the Zinc is taken twice a day, one after breakfast and one after dinner.

4) Before every meal I take 1 Tablespoon of MCT oil to coat my stomach and it helps get rid of toxins. Sometimes I’ll do 1-2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and drink lots of water instead of MCT.

5) I take a 70 Billion Probiotic twice a day – one at breakfast and one at dinner

6) I recently started taking Mastic Gum (if you have low blood sugar be cautious with this product, I have low blood sugar so I only take it once a day instead of twice) If you start taking mastic gum, make sure you have a really good probiotic that you’re taking at the same time because Mastic can kill the good bacteria as well.

7) At night before I go to sleep I take two 50mg capsules of Magnesium Citrate. Most of us do not get enough magnesium through our diets and if you’re constipated or have diarrhea this will help you tremendously.

8) Drink water with Lemon and also drink teas like chamomile, ginger, peppermint etc.

To help get rid of the smell from anus:

1) Wipe thoroughly
2) Get a cotton ball and soak it in MCT oil, press the cotton ball against your anus so it soaks it up. (keep repeating this step until the cotton ball you wipe with does not smell anymore.)
3) If you get anal fissures use Hydrogen Peroxide until the area is healed and then use MCT oil
4) Before I go to bed, I put Aloe Vera on my anus to help get rid of any extra odor

Eating this way has resulted in both my depression and anxiety completely disappearing. My body functions more normally so it does not affect my emotions anymore.

Please if you have any questions feel free to contact me. I know how hard it is to smell bad all the time, it took me 5 years to figure it out. Just remember that our bodies want to heal themselves and with the right nutrition they can. Any ailment can be fixed through proper diet. Go get a food sensitivity test done so you know your triggers. It is important to get rid of toxins like H.Pylori and Candida because they are the causes of your symptoms. I am going to do a cleanse with Rockrose tea in the near future to get rid of more bugs.

[Rectalcollateral]

Excellent! Thank you!  I’ve wrote everything down. I am preparing for a visit to a GI who will perform a colonoscopy. I just want to be prepared to discuss everything. Ive read enough posts to realize the Dr. Might not be any help. I’m in Houston and going to a GI that’s been a GI for a long time and is female! She did a colonoscopy on my 5 years ago because I was 50. Now that I’m 55 they’ll do another but within the last 2 months this issue has manifested for me.  

[specialmom]

When are you going to the doctor rectalcollateral?  It's frustrating, isn't it?

[Cuty28]

I just got this problem 4 months ago I am 25 years old,I broke up with my bf of this problem it's so embarrassing when I'm going out because people can smell me please help me guys

[1994john]

Did you take any medication or anti-biotics or see a difference in your bowel moments when you noticed the problem

[Mark888101]

I've had this condition for several years now and I totally understand you. I've learned to mask the odor with (scented or not scented) talcum powder carefully applied after showering. This keeps me odor free for a full day. Sometimes the mucus is intermittent. I've had hemmorrohids and a couple of surgeries but it didnt fully solved the problem. I just found this supplement and im about to try it. This guy seems to have found a cure.

Thank me later and good luck to all of us!

[Mark888101]

Curcumin phytosome that's what we all need to cure it

[serpent1]

I have no answers for your question but you can&#39;t live your life trying to please others at your own detriment;Look for job without worrying about this condition,or else it would paralyse you and you&#39;ll probably find one if you persist.Doctors&#39; consultation,research and any kind of help you might need requires you to have money. Goodluck and never give up in life

[Insta]

Baking Soda Really helps remove body odors of all sorts...It&#39;s a great natural deodorant because it prevents the bacteria that cause the odors in the first place from being able to do so. You can buy a regular orange box of baking soda for less then a dollar. Use about a half tablespoon use a wet (slightly more than damp) tissue and wipe over the affected area. This works wonders! You can google the use of baking soda for more advice. Best of luck, friend!!!

[MeChelle30]

I need to try that because I am having the dame problems myself n I truely understand where the person that post this is coming from

[Raymon5436]

I have the same issue...people who say to just ignore it have no idea how it feels like to be around people.People around me start making sniffing sounds no matter where I go.Like if they had a runny nose.I&#39;m tired of it.I take showers everyday before going to school sometimes even twice a day and people still do the same thing.Even though people don&#39;t tell me I smell I still feel like they don&#39;t tell me so I won&#39;t feel bad.I don&#39;t know what to do anymore.Before I wouldn&#39;t have this issue...I didn&#39;t even use colone now I spray my self Alot and do everything exexsivley.I thought maybe I&#39;m over reacting so I came one day to school without Colene just had deodorant and people still did the same thing in the train and bus.I&#39;m so tired of it Please Help everyone I ask says no but people still sniff.

[Oneday7000]

Hey. Like the others say, you are not alone. 11 yrs. It went from I can&#39;t do anything but stay in the house. To totally gone. To I have good and bad days. Ok let me begin with the cures. They wet feeling you have in your butt, that&#39;s when it smells the loudest. I used pure tea tree oil. Not the hair tea tree oil. Get it at walgreens. Put your thumb over the hole flip it one time then wipe it up your hole. You will actually feel this working. Only bad thing is that the tea tree smell is loud itself. It doesnt smell like crap but in the end it knocks out 80% of it. This gave me hope and eventually got me out the house and back working. Ok. Now metamucil. Fiber. Helps get everything out of you and give u clean wipes. It&#39;s times where I would be at work. Feel a little funny. Go to the bathroom. Wipe my butt and boom. It&#39;s got something on it. This stops that. And antibacterial soap. Dial. If I use regular soap. I would have to use the tea tree oil again because I get that feeling back. Now this will get you productive. But the all out cure that makes it never come back....unknown. I can&#39;t even get the doctors to believe it&#39;s a smell. If you don&#39;t do anything else. Do the tea tree oil. I swear this will make you feel better about life.

[Oneday7000]

Hey. Like the others say, you are not alone. 11 yrs. It went from I can&#39;t do anything but stay in the house. To totally gone. To I have good and bad days. Ok let me begin with the cures. They wet feeling you have in your butt, that&#39;s when it smells the loudest. I used pure tea tree oil. Not the hair tea tree oil. Get it at walgreens. Put your thumb over the hole flip it one time then wipe it up your hole. You will actually feel this working. Only bad thing is that the tea tree smell is loud itself. It doesnt smell like crap but in the end it knocks out 80% of it. This gave me hope and eventually got me out the house and back working. Ok. Now metamucil. Fiber. Helps get everything out of you and give u clean wipes. It&#39;s times where I would be at work. Feel a little funny. Go to the bathroom. Wipe my butt and boom. It&#39;s got something on it. This stops that. And antibacterial soap. Dial. If I use regular soap. I would have to use the tea tree oil again because I get that feeling back. Now this will get you productive. But the all out cure that makes it never come back....unknown. I can&#39;t even get the doctors to believe it&#39;s a smell. If you don&#39;t do anything else. Do the tea tree oil. I swear this will make you feel better about life.

[Mark888101]

The last comment about the guy who found it, check it out

[Meeko98]

I've also had 3 maybe 4 hemmoroides on the outside of my anal by the entrance. I'm unsure whether it's my partners size so when we have anal sex successfully, somehow I get one, or just from not emptying my bowls when I should?

[Meeko98]

I've just turned 18 this year (2016) in my first serious long term relationship and started trying out anal sex and that's when I started noticing the horroblely noticable anal/vaginal odours. BUT, my whole life since I was 5, I've always sucked my stomach in constantly unless I'm in bed. So now when I don't suck in, my belly is extremely bloated. I could literally pass for 5 months pregnant. since I've been with my partner the last 2 years I haven't been emptying my bowels when I should, there's been times I've held it in for pretty much a week! I've never noticed it the way it is now with the odour after pooping, it was usually just after sex. I've also had Bacterial Vaginosis two or three times now, I treated it with a vaginal maintenance gel from the chemist. But I've noticed also that lately when I sit for a long period of time with my legs crossed, my vagina smells. I've read a little on Colon Cancer and I think that's what is causing this. I mean when I have a bowel movement that's been held in a little, when I go, it's an extremely sickening smell! I can recall 3 times I've almost been sick from the smell of my own feices. I also think my partner has the smelly feices problem as well, but we don't talk about it... I've never spoken of this before! I thought it was just me somehow! I shower twice a day - morning and night. Perfect example was last night, my boyfriend was kissing me and all I could smell on his breath was like a poo odour! I have put on weight lately, slow metabolism, slightly on the chubby side but my partner has fast burning metabolism. Dinner is about the only healthy food we eat aside from fruit. I have also had a small lump around the entrance of my anal that bleeds when I wipe.. I'm unsure of its from my partner trying TOO hard to get you know what in when we first started... or from not emptying out when I should. It took a whole year for anal sex to feel good for maybe 2-5 mins and then it's uncomfortable, painful and I feel like I could possibly empty out on him lol. I haven't been to the doctors for ANY of this, I've just been so embarrassed. AND, I even thought maybe I had herpes because that can make your labia irritated and swollen for 6-12 hrs which has been happening lately. I've had thrush/yeast infection last year.. I had my appendix removed when I was 13 because it exploded up my intestines and I almost died. I've always had unexplained tummy pains and weird noises. Even my period is all out of whack, it always has been and it's always been extremely painful, I even get bad sharp pains in my lower pelvis during intercourse. what's wrong with me? :(

[Meeko98]

I've just turned 18 this year (2016) in my first serious long term relationship and started trying out anal sex and that's when I started noticing it. BUT, my whole life since I was 5, I've always sucked my stomach in constantly unless I'm in bed. So now when I don't suck in, my belly is extremely bloated. I could literally pass for 5 months pregnant. since I've been with my partner the last 2 years I haven't been emptying my bowels when I should, there's been times I've held it in for pretty much a week! I've never noticed it the way it is now with the odour after pooping, it was usually just after sex. I've also had Bacterial Vaginosis two or three times now, I treated it with a vaginal maintenance gel from the chemist. But I've noticed also that lately when I sit for a long period of time with my legs crossed, my vagina smells. I've read a little on Colon Cancer and I think that's what is causing this. I mean when I have a bowel movement that's been held in a little, when I go, it's an extremely sickening smell! I can recall 3 times I've almost been sick from the smell of my own feices. I also think my partner has the smelly feices problem as well, but we don't talk about it... I've never spoken of this before! I thought it was just me somehow! I shower twice a day - morning and night. Perfect example was last night, my boyfriend was kissing me and all I could smell on his breath was like a poo odour! I have put on weight lately, slow metabolism, slightly on the chubby side but my partner has fast burning metabolism. Dinner is about the only healthy food we eat aside from fruit. I have also had a small lump around the entrance of my anal that bleeds when I wipe.. I'm unsure of its from my partner trying TOO hard to get you know what in when we first started... or from not emptying out when I should. It took a whole year for anal sex to feel good for maybe 2-5 mins and then it's uncomfortable, painful and I feel like I could possibly empty out on him lol. I haven't been to the doctors for ANY of this, I've just been so embarrassed. AND, I even thought maybe I had herpes because that can make your labia irritated and swollen for 6-12 hrs which has been happening lately. I've had thrush/yeast infection last year.. I had my appendix removed when I was 13 because it exploded up my intestines and I almost died. I've always had unexplained tummy pains and weird noises.

[Mr_Nomorestankbum]

*****I HAVE A SOLUTION for directly eliminating the smell. One word........VINEGAR! Just plain white vinegar. I haven't even tried the apple cider variety.

I have had this too. Soaping up 3 times. Get out of the shower, dry myself.......and the part of the towel that dryed me down there....smells! And no there is no leaking, it feels dry. So WTF??? It's like a strong musky oily smell (not crap). Anyways, just rub some vinegar there, and a little ways inside, right after you bathe. No it doesn't sting, unless you're sore from scratching a lot. And just do it throughout the day, if you need to. And if super bad, no problem.........get some of those round small thin cotton pads (makeup remover pads?), soak them in vinegar, then tuck one into your buttcrack, and leave it there. It should stay. Or just take 2 squares of TP, fold it twice, add some vinegar.....and use that instead of those round pads. AND......put some in a ziplock....brrrrring them with you to work. And simply just discard/replace throughout the day! I'll betcha you'll only need to do that ONCE in a day! There you go! AND, the most important thing.......SAY YOUR PRAYERS! Jesus can heal you of ANYTHING. And pay attention to the dreams he gives you. Cheers! :-)

[Cnpennie22]

I have the same problems you're not along. Its what you're eating sounds like your lactose intolerance stay away from all DIARY PRODUCT'S 2 decrease gas gas. For the rectum leaking I would use a some thin pearl panty liner to keep between the rectum to absorb what's leakjng. Try using hemorrhoid wipes. Is just some medicated wipes to decrease the hemorrhoids. That's what's causing rectal leakage. Hemorrhoids typically heal on its own my best advice is to just take care of it and what I mean is to take care have good hygiene on you rectum. Hope this helps a lot!

[Cnpennie22]

I have the same problems you're not along. Its what you're eating sounds like your lactose intolerance stay away from all DIARY PRODUCT'S 2 decrease gas gas. For the rectum leaking I would use a some thin pearl panty liner to keep between the rectum to absorb what's leakjng. Try using hemorrhoid wipes. Is just some medicated wipes to decrease the hemorrhoids. That's what's causing rectal leakage. Hemorrhoids typically heal on its own my best advice is to just take care of it and what I mean is to take care have good hygiene on you rectum. Hope this helps a lot!

[Marverick]

Hi everyone , odour in the anal area is caused by bacteria in the anus , and to get rid of this you will have to go for an anal test to find out the bacteria, after which some injections will be prescribed according to the bacteria infection discovered and some antibiotic drigs and your problem is solved trust me dis sounds simple but its d solution.Later

[Marverick]

Troubled 699 I know yr pain and I tink I can help you, but you have to be ready to change your lifestyle,1st cut off junk food, Nd try taking Wholesome wheat meal with vegetables , nd this meal will be taken 3 times a day For a long tym .The reason for this is wholesome wheat meal is high in Fiber and good for digestive health , 2ndly you will start drinking alot of water , I mean lyk your lyf depends on it, at anytym  in the day just take water till your stomach is almost Full , Lastly you will have 2 take a drug for bacteria in the anus for which I used Oftab 400mg because bacteria causes smell ,1 in the morning and 1 in the evening .Nd that is all believe me in  2days you will see improvements and it will be gone for good.To prove dis is the solution , what you are perceiving it feaces from your intestine which is caused by constipation , nd the ultimate solution to constipation is drinking water lyk a camel daily.Jus try dis nd I  promise your problem will be gone.

[kkhh1515]

Hi! I'm an eighteen year old girl that is also going through this same issue. I'm graduating this year thank God but everyday I hear things about how I smell. Everyday I either smell like I'm constantly farting, or like fecal matter.. It's weird, because I'm not overweight, I have an attractive face and figure, I take a shower EVERYDAY (sometimes two) and I wear perfumes that smell really good. My diet is normal. I avoid sugar and foods with unhealthy fats in them. I avoid starches and most dairy products. I'm on a million and one supplements and am taking a probiotic that is supposed to be helping with this problem but isn't! I've been back and forth to doctors that seem to think I'm crazy when i tell them about this. SO, I've had to learn to help myself. I've researched A LOT in the past two years this has been going on, and the main thing that I've come to a conclusion of is that there are ENDLESS possibilities of what this problem could be for anyone! Some things that I've thought of are this:

1: Hiding, uncommon parasites that doctors aren't able to find as easily as the normal parasites we read about. (keep in mind that there are over a thousand different species of parasites)
-----many things can cure this: eating garlic, or taking a garlic extract supplement, black walnut, anything super spicy, black tea, anything bitter like salad leaves or the such. Try whatever seems to help you best

2:Food allergies that are hard to pinpoint.
-----this is harder to take care of if you don't know whats causing the issue, but drinking about a tablespoon of olive oil every morning before you start the day can help mask whatever smell you're having, and keeping a general healthy diet will always help. VEGGIES ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND. drink A LOT of water as well. nothing is better for you then God given water. make sure you try your best to purchase organic foods and water that has a higher alkaline level. the expenses may be high, but if your social life is being effected by this, it will be worth it.

3: Skin allergies.
------Sometimes the cleansing products you use on your skin can definitely effect whats going on on the inside. Use natural soaps preferably from a naturalist near you, and it is best to make your own shampoos and conditioners from oils such as tea tree. If not, look up whats good and whats not. When having odor problems, it is a good idea to bath in very hot water with a cup of epsalm salt and an essential oil you prefer (ginger or lavender for example) in it and soak for about thirty minutes, Just sweating from the hot water releases many toxins from your body.

4: Being unfit.
-----Yes! this can definitely cause some major issues. Find a gym near you and get a little uncomfortable. SWEAT! sometimes we need pain before healing and this would definitely be one of those cases. One day, I worked out in the morning with a p90 class and really pushed myself until i was sick. After rushing to the bathroom and being very sick, I was able to free my gut up a bit, releasing toxins in my body that you sure dont see everyday (Yeast!!!) After that day I hadnt felt so fresh and good in a really long time. GET TO A GYM!

There are endless possibilities to what this could problem could be, but the main thing we all need to focus on is our own bodies. Our bodies give us messages when something isnt right, and this is just one of those cases. GET HEALTHY. Drop the excuses, do whatever you need to do. I'm still suffering with this, but I haven't given up hope yet. If the human body has dysfunctions in it, they can definitely be resolved.  

[angle77777]

i can relate to that hell for 7 years...over now. Am not saying that we had the same symptoms but the "consequences" are definitely the same, Is pent hours in the internet trying all concoctions i could put up but got nothing helpful. This are my experiences and views that i have come to learn about over the years. I know your feeling, I can put myself your shoes and understand how turned over your life is, but self pity is the worst thing you can ever do to yourself.
In some film i was watching about polygraph test, i learned that you can cheat a polygraphy by clenching your *** hole, bcoz there are very many blood vessels in that area. Anxiety, a rapid beating heart(blood pressure) doesnt help.
First of all you have to be relaxed. This was particulary hard for me until i learned that when i was really tired (eg. after a very long drive), i cared little about alot of things including the odour so i started doing exercises in the morning, running 4-6 miles in the mornning drained my energy reserves and my stress levels reduced...i had to do it every day!
then i started interacting with people and friends  since exercising drastically reduced the odour, i read a book "how to win friends and influence people" that kept me on the  way going.
Now am ok. Am thankful for where I am and from me is the best of luck:)
I wish i had more to say

[Duchon]

Yes, I'm going through it but had the problem every since my childhood. I get mock and ridiculed on the job by unpleasant workers who don't understand. They say comments indirectly to me as well, talk in codes, sending signals. When the whole warehouse is taking bad comments about me including the supervisors who I'm I going to report to. I report to the Lord.

Now back to the problem. You can avoid all unclean foods and cleanse your inside with different products at the pharmacy. You should ask them which products to use to cleanse the body out. Eat plenty of prunes and eat high fiber foods.

I do know what you are experiencing and can feel your pain and yes it's embarrassing especially after you have taken a shower and still carry an odor. I will pray for you as you pray for me. For the workers at work they are dead in the spirit and have no heart nor Jesus in their life. If co-workers going to mock another co-worker is suffering with a health issues, they are sick and need spiritually healing.

[GregorGregorious]

The reason there is still an odor even after you shower is due to the fact that there is mucous being emitted from your anal GLANDS, meaning there are hormones being secreted which smell foul. It is equivalent to anal glands found in other mammals, only ours are vestigial. The problem is they can also emit a foul odor with humans as well, especially when we become stressed, scared, or excited. Glands can also rupture after a large bowel movement, especially if a fissure is formed. This can lead to "leakage" and what I have seen described as "wet anus", which is often mistaken for fecal incontinence. Unfortunately, at the thought of something so embarrassing, many choose to simply go in denial and not ask questions and get the help that they need. I recommend talking to a proctologist and/or gastroenterologist, and in the mean time just wash thoroughly and put scented baby powder (chamomile, lavender). Remember that stress, fear, anxiety, etc trigger it to get worse so learn to master your emotions; perhaps your doctor could even prescribe Xanax just to assist you in getting by until the problem is fixed since that has been known to help significantly. Your proctologist will have more permanent solutions though, I am sure.

[00ddd]

to all of you who have Irritable Bowel Syndrom or problems with your bowels, get information about Candida overgrowth. Also called yeast infection. It could be the reason for your problems and smell. And see a doctor if it still continues after a few weeks of candida treatment

[siobhaind]

Hello all
I would just like to ask people to be very careful about self diagnosing. I have just buried a very good friend who I thought had faecal body odour. It turned out he had end stage rectal cancer. Had I not been diagnosing him in my head from doing Google searches and finding faecal body odour I would have put more intense pressure on him to see a doctor as in I would have put the frighteners on him. It is too late now
siobhain