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

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
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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.
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*****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! :-)
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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