I haven't been diagnosed with a fistula but pretty sure I have one above my rectum. When I have a BM there seems to be some feces from this area. Even after bathing I have a strange odor from that area. When I wipe it itches alot back there. It doen's hurt me but the odor is what bothers me the most. If anyone has anything like this, please reply as to how you handled it.
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Fistulas and odor
- Thread starter wellsy
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theOcean
Moderator
- Location
- Toronto, ON, Canada
It's possible it could be a fistula, yes. Are you able to look at all?
If you suspect that's what it is you should contact your GI immediately since they can be very dangerous if left untreated. You would need medication and possibly surgery (fistulotomy with possible seton placement).
If you suspect that's what it is you should contact your GI immediately since they can be very dangerous if left untreated. You would need medication and possibly surgery (fistulotomy with possible seton placement).
David
Co-Founder
- Location
- Naples, Florida
Hey there and welcome. I'm sorry to hear about your troubles with fistulas 
My suggestion is to also post in our fistula forum located here. That way, more people in the same boat as you might see your post.
All my best to you.
My suggestion is to also post in our fistula forum located here. That way, more people in the same boat as you might see your post.
All my best to you.
welcome aboard wellsy. Please consider talking to a GI or colorectal surgeon about this. It has been my experience that it is beyond a general practitioners scope. I have had them want look at mine out of curiosity and I had one that could not explain what a seton is, how it works or how it is placed.
as for smell, are you leaking in between bms? I would use a cotton ball, gauze etc place against the opening and a panty liner in your underwear. Other than than keep it clean, consider a barrier cream like calmoseptine. Some have suggested dryer sheets in the back pocket