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Why do I have a fishy odor even after bathing?

Why do I have a fishy odor even after bathing?

A strong fishy smell that won’t go away is worth seeing a health care provider about. Fishy smells are associated with a type of vaginitis called bacterial vaginosis. Health care providers can prescribe medications to treat it.

Why is my discharge coming out smelly?

Abnormal discharge may be yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or foul smelling. Yeast or a bacterial infection usually causes abnormal discharge. If you notice any discharge that looks unusual or smells foul, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

How do you stop fish smell?

Like lemons, vinegar is a great way to remove fishy smells from your hands when you handle or prepare fresh fish. Distilled white vinegar works the best for washing your hands. You can also add vinegar to some fish dishes to remove the fishy odor and taste, or ad vinegar with some baking soda to remove odors.

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How to get rid of odor in discharge?

White vinegar can help neutralize odors by breaking down odor proteins, and a white vinegar bath may help eliminate vaginal odor and help restore pH levels in the vagina. Just a half cup each of white vinegar and sea salt in lukewarm bath water several times a week may do the trick.

Why your urine smells like fish?

Kidney stones that are moving into or from the kidneys can cause an infection somewhere in the urinary tract. This infection will affect the urine, and can cause urine that smells like fish. It may also cause blood in the urine or cloudy urine. Kidney stones can cause severe pain that radiates from the side and back down towards the groin.

What does it mean if your vagina discharge is milky?

In the first days of your menstrual cycle, you may experience thin, milky white vaginal discharge. Some people describe this discharge as an “egg white” consistency. This thinner discharge is a sign that you’re preparing for ovulation. It’s completely normal. As you get closer to your period, the discharge may become thicker and more opaque.

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Does a yeast infection smell fishy?

Most vaginal yeast infections do not produce a strong vaginal odor. Fishy vaginal odors are more common with bacterial vaginosis, a type of bacterial infection of the vagina. Severe yeast infections may also cause redness and tears or cracks (fissures) in the wall of the vagina.