I have had four perirectal abscesses in the last three years. In those years I have also had a series of strange smells plaguing me. I ve recently come to the conclusion that the smells are coming from my sinus cavity. Could these two issues be related
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, this can be related with each other. This abscess is actually on potentially dirty area so smell from them is naturally. Treating an abscess can cure you for the smell and infection as well. Treating it with antibiotics only won't cure you. Because in this area infection can return. Surgical correction of the abscess area followed by antibiotics' therapy is the final cure for this situation. Please maintain good local hygiene at this dirty place. As it will be key tool in infection treatment. Wash the area thoroughly with the mild soap water after each act of defections. This will clear the intestinal bacteria present there. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.