What is the treatment for smelly discharge?

Anyone with unusual or smelly discharge — from any part of the body —should see a doctor. The cause is often an infection. Depending on the type, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics, antifungal medications, or antiviral medications.

Does discharge usually smell bad?

Normal vaginal discharge is usually clear or milky and may have a subtle scent that is not unpleasant or foul smelling. Changes that may signal a problem include an increase in the amount of discharge, a change in the color, smell or texture of the discharge.

What causes white discharge with fishy smell?

Thin, white vaginal discharge that has a strong fishy odor may indicate bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is the most common vaginal infection in women between 15 and 44 . Other symptoms may include burning on urination and vaginal itching.

Is it normal to have a lot of discharge with a strong smell?

It’s normal and healthy to have clear or white discharge (that may be slightly yellow when it dries) that has a certain smell, even a strong smell. Some days you may have more of it than others. The time to worry about your discharge is if it starts to have a bad, fishy kind of odor, or if the color or texture changes a lot.

Does every girls discharge have a smell to it?

Normal discharge presents no odor and has a light color. Thickness levels may vary depending on the time of the month and the hormonal levels of each woman. However when the discharge looks yellow, green or brown or has a bad smell it is an indication that something is not right. Bad odor in discharge due to vaginal infections

What if the discharge is yellow and does not smell?

Yellow discharge may or may not indicate an infection. If the discharge is a pale yellow, odorless, and not accompanied by other symptoms, it may not be a cause for concern. In other instances, yellow discharge can be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or a bacterial infection.

Can you smell your discharge?

‘Discharge may have a distinctive smell for you. However, if the smell is noticeably different, particularly if it has a fishy or unpleasant odour there may be infection present.’ ‘New symptoms like this may be a sign of candida (thrush) or other infections affecting the lining of the vagina.’