Offensive fecal odor from the anus

[will120]

Fecal odor from the anus is driving me crazy!

I have tried everything to resolve the situation to no avail and feel as though it's to the point of nearly destroying my life. I'm so very very embarrassed by it that I'm practically a social recluse and avoid everything. I am meticulous about personal hygiene and I dread being at work or college because its so very embarrassing.

My problem seems worse when I am tense or nervous which inevitably comes about because I am preemptively nervous about the odor, although I've never noticed any soiling in my underwear. I go regularly and clean intensely but the problem persists.

I've tried;
- regular colon cleansing by douching
- chlorophyll
- constant washing, wiping and showering
- diet change
- laxatives

Nothing satisfyingly works and I'm never rid of it! Any ideas?


This discussion is related to fecal odor.

[tinabones]

I read somewhere that these odors from the anus could be coming from parasites. There's something to check. Good luck guys.

[Beckster38]

I just thought of another cause: if you are mostly having hard stools, then it could be causing fissures, resulting in an infection...which could cause the smell to not go away. Make sure you are keeping your stools soft to avoid fissures.

[Beckster38]

PS: It is probably an infection issue.

[Beckster38]

I feel so bad for you all! Reading your posts made me feel sad. I had a hemmrhoidectomy a few years back and started to have a weird smell as well. My doctor told me to fill a cotton ball full of hydrogen peroxide and squeeze it up the anus. It has worked for me. You could also try putting anti-biotic ointment, anti-itch ointment up there as well.
Your doctor may can also prescribe other medication creams as well. If your doctor can't help you, keep searching for one who can. I would try a Colorectal doctor over a GI.
Much love and luck to all of you suffering from this!

[Sebs61]

I too have recently noticed a similar issue, this being an acrid odour.
My hygiene is good, I'm regular, but of late this odour is worrying
I should also point out that I'm 53, very fit and active.
This is new and concerning. Any advice?

[benroy666]

Hi there, Here is what I did: 1 year ago, I went on the SCD diet, strict adherence was followed for 9 months, all symptoms except for one went away after 9 months, there was only one quite major issue that was left with (fecal odor), I tried everything that all people here had mentioned, nothing worked. I am a master at making Sauerkraut and other fermented food like Kvass since I started making these at the start of my SCD protocol (lot of information out there on how to make fermented food on the web, which is where I got all my knowledge). I knew that the fermented foods played a major part of my ultimate recovery, also had an idea of the fact that these probiotics were working from the top to the bottom (since we all eat these), I thought that if fermented foods can be ingested through the mouth, then why not through the rectum? This way the probiotics would be working from both ends and my remaining symptom was related to the rectal area. I started reading about administering probiotics through the anus and decided to give it a try, and it really worked, please consult your doctor or an expert in administering enemas and take the plunge, I am certain that a few treatments will do the trick, I am a naturalist therefore my enema consisted of Sauerkraut liquid at first and then Sauerkraut juice (where I pulsed actual Sauerkraut and its juices in a liquidiser making sure that I  only used short burts to keep the liquid from heating up (this protects the sensitive bacteria from being destroyed by the heat generated from continuous processing in the blender). I am 100% symptom free and am still following the SCD diet religiously.   The reason for my ailment (IBS), was definitely my eating habits and stress (I thinks that the food I ate was responsible 90% of the time), I only had 4 hours of sleep per day for over 5 years and a lot of stress, always ate processed food with minimal fibre for the whole time,  my digestive health was a mess at the end of this, after a years worth of SCD and details explained above I have my life back, I still do not get to sleep for 8 hours a day, but I make sure I get at least 6 hours of quality sleep each day. Thanks to the SCD diet (Elaine Gottschall’s book and the related website was indispensable for guidance and inspiration) I have got my life back. This is not and advertisement, you can gain all the knowledge in the book free of charge on the website and other related sites, I love books so I bought it.  I know how EMBARRASSING it is to smell like a dead fish all the time, I was a miserable wreck. I know the reasons for my suffering, never will I eat fast food, or any processed food for the rest of my life, after being on the SCD diet for a year; I am appalled at the sight of a fast-food restaurant or when seeing all the processed foods in supermarket shelves these days. I feel a million dollars, my weight is in check, have enormous amounts of energy and look 10 years younger to my former self, this was all due to the SCD diet and a lot of dedication.  All the best with your recovery!

[scoooby]

HI I too suffer from this condition ...I've had it for about 18 years now, one of the most distressing conditions anybody can ever suffer from & I feel for you all. people coughing around you from what seems like your miles away from them the nose scratchers . doctors just telling you its IBS time after time you visit them , then trying to convince you its all in your head when you brave up to tell them. when you shower/bath makes the condition worse. the sweating from your anal /the nightsweats not forgetting the uncontrollable flatulence. this is no way for anybody to live , it's so heartbreaking and a a waste of a life.

The past 18 years I've searched for herbal remedies to cure this problem . with no luck until about 2mths ago....so I like to share this with all you guys hoping i can really help someone out there

Please note this is not a cure but it'll take away all the nasty smell symptoms you fear .....

I discovered herbal tablet called Chlorophyll 100mg ...this will detox you whole body with 24/ hours the smells will be gone. no more nose scatchers the coughers reduced
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PLEASE BEWARE !!!  do not overdose on these tablet because the opposite effect can happen leading to really bad flatulence. be careful with the fruit & veg when consuming these too. I'm still learning from this coz still in the early stage trying to find a balance. avoid taking these tablets around a fruit & veg meals look for the most furthest place possible to consume. if the effects of tablet start to cause unpleasant symptoms miss a dose and restart the following day or even two .....warning only attempt 1 tablet a day at the most.

If you get the correct balance believe me you'll walk around feeling like a new person. as the weeks go on i'm seeing big improvements

I really hope this helps most of you suffers here....please share your experience with what dosage and what best works for you.