Hemorrhoids are caused when blood vessels around the anus swell up, causing them to inflame or bleed, which in turn can cause:
Hemorrhoids do not usually cause a foul odor, but they could be a sign that has them.
A foul odor could also be a sign that you are suffering from:
If your hemorrhoids become prolapsed or start to smell, contact a medical professional as soon as you can.
How to tell the difference based on smell
While there is no hard and fast rule when it comes to hemorrhoid odors, a good rule of thumb is that odors caused by mucus have a fishy smell, while odors caused by infections have a rotten or foul food smell. And the smell of an unclean anus is just the smell of poop.
Hemorrhoids are common and irritating, but they usually clear up eventually or with at-home remedies such as warm baths after rectal movements and creams such as witch’s hazel, or aloe. However, if you have bleeding or black-colored bowel movements, now might be a good time to speak to a medical professional.
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