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What Causes Metallic Odor In Stool While Having COPD And Heart Issues?
My husband has had mettalic odors to his stool. It was so bad, I could not enter the bathroom for over an hour. He has problems with his lungs, heart, and bleeds perioically from his intenstine. He has been tested, goes to the doctor on a relugular basis and takes many medications. He has COPD, Chronic heart issues, and is a pre diabetic.
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Dear- in COPD there is an accumulation of carbon dioxide which can bring this odor to the stools. It is hard to control,specially in end stage lung disease.
He needs to keep adequate oxygenation with at least 12 hrs nocturnal oxygen replacement continous at night. That will help to prolong his life,decrease the carbon dioxide and feel better. I hope that my advise will be helpful.
Dr.Sara
He needs to keep adequate oxygenation with at least 12 hrs nocturnal oxygen replacement continous at night. That will help to prolong his life,decrease the carbon dioxide and feel better. I hope that my advise will be helpful.
Dr.Sara
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