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What Causes Foul Smelling Stool?

Hi, Lately my stool has been very foul smelling and seems to have tiny pieces break apart in the water. Should I be concerned? It started a couple of weeks ago. I am 24 years old, 200 lbs, 5 ft 2 in, taking antibiotics for acne for several years, and slightly hypothyroid (I am taking a low dose of Armour). I started taking probiotics a couple of weeks ago...could that have anything to do with it?
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Hi,

Thanks for writing your query.

It would be helpful if you get your stool examined(Routine/Microscopic,ova,cyst and for Occult blood).

You can take Metronidiazole 400 mg thrice a day along with an antacid like Ranitidine 150 mg twice day and a probiotic preparaton.

Abdominal cramps can be controlled by taking antispasmodic like Dicycloverine.

Antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day, if needed can be added according to the report of the stool examination.

Take care of your diet. You should eat light home made food, prepared in hygienic conditions.

Drink pure water only.

If the problem persists, get yourself examined clinically by gastro-physician.
I hope this is helpful to you.

Thanks.
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What Causes Foul Smelling Stool?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. It would be helpful if you get your stool examined(Routine/Microscopic,ova,cyst and for Occult blood). You can take Metronidiazole 400 mg thrice a day along with an antacid like Ranitidine 150 mg twice day and a probiotic preparaton. Abdominal cramps can be controlled by taking antispasmodic like Dicycloverine. Antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day, if needed can be added according to the report of the stool examination. Take care of your diet. You should eat light home made food, prepared in hygienic conditions. Drink pure water only. If the problem persists, get yourself examined clinically by gastro-physician. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.