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What Causes Foul Smelling Bowel Movement?
Hi Doc very concerned when I do use the bathroom to do a bowl movement it smells like a skunk and even when I pass gas this has been going on for like 2 yrs. could you please help me out it s very embarrassing don t even want to come out of the bathroom because of the smell
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
A foul smell accompanying bowel movement (bm) could be due to:
- indigested food: intolerance tests are recommended further
- food you consume (strong spices for example or oily/processed foods).
I advise to run examination of stool for ova/parasites and evaluate the status of your feces. Increase fluids intake especially water. Take probiotics to help stabilize intestinal flora.
Hope this helps.
I understand your concern.
A foul smell accompanying bowel movement (bm) could be due to:
- indigested food: intolerance tests are recommended further
- food you consume (strong spices for example or oily/processed foods).
I advise to run examination of stool for ova/parasites and evaluate the status of your feces. Increase fluids intake especially water. Take probiotics to help stabilize intestinal flora.
Hope this helps.
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