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Why Does Bowel Movement Smell Like Paint Or Nail Varnish?
why does my bowel movement smell like paint or nail varnish? i have had problems with my digestive system and was told that i have a dirty colon but i have been taking flaxseed and other homapathic remedies but today again it smells just like chemicals? can you advise
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
It means you have acetone in stools may be due to you drank nail polish or you are suffering from an intestinal infection. Please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
It means you have acetone in stools may be due to you drank nail polish or you are suffering from an intestinal infection. Please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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