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What does it mean if your poop stinks?

In many cases, foul-smelling stools occur due to the foods people eat and the bacteria present in their colon. However, foul-smelling stools can also indicate a serious health problem. Diarrhea, bloating, or flatulence may occur with foul-smelling stools. These stools are often soft or runny.

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Overview Feces normally have an unpleasant smell. Foul-smelling stools have an unusually strong, putrid smell. In many cases, foul-smelling stools occur due to the foods people eat and the bacteria present in their colon. However, foul-smelling stools can also indicate a serious health problem. Diarrhea, bloating, or flatulence may occur with foul-smelling stools. These stools are often soft or runny. What causes foul-smelling stool? Changes in diet are a common cause of foul-smelling stool. Additional causes include the following: Malabsorption Malabsorption is also a common cause of foul-smelling stool. Malabsorption occurs when your body is unable to absorb the proper amount of nutrients from the food you eat. This generally occurs when there’s an infection or disease that prevents your intestines from absorbing nutrients from your food. Common causes of malabsorption include: celiac disease, which is a reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents proper absorption of nutrients

inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis

carbohydrate intolerance, which is an inability to process sugars and starches completely

dairy protein intolerance

food allergies IBD is an autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation of your intestines. If you have IBD, eating certain foods can trigger your intestines to become inflamed. People with IBD often complain of foul-smelling diarrhea or constipation. People with IBD also have flatulence after eating certain foods. This flatulence may have a foul smell. Infection Infections that affect the intestines may also cause foul-smelling stools. Gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, can occur after eating food contaminated with: bacteria, such as E. coli or Salmonella

viruses

parasites Soon after developing the infection, you may experience abdominal cramps and then have foul-smelling, runny stools. Medications and supplements Certain medications may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea. Taking some over-the-counter multivitamins may also cause foul-smelling stools if you’re allergic to the supplements’ ingredients. After a course of antibiotics, you may have foul-smelling stools until your normal bacterial flora is restored. Foul-smelling diarrhea can be a side effect of taking more than the recommended daily allowance of a multivitamin or any single vitamin or mineral. Diarrhea associated with a multivitamin or more medication than the recommended dosage is the sign of a medical emergency. Getting too much of any of these vitamins can have life threatening side effects: vitamin A

vitamin D

vitamin E

vitamin K Other conditions Other conditions that can cause foul-smelling stools include: chronic pancreatitis

cystic fibrosis

short bowel syndrome

How is foul-smelling stool diagnosed? During your appointment, your doctor will ask questions about your stools, including their consistency and when you first noticed the foul odor. If the consistency of your stools has recently changed, your doctor will want to know when the change occurred. Tell your doctor about any recent changes you’ve made to your diet. Your doctor may ask for a stool sample to be taken to check for bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. They may also request a blood sample for testing. Long-term outlook Your long-term outlook depends on what caused the foul-smelling stool. Most conditions that cause this symptom are treatable. However, diseases such as Crohn’s may require lifelong changes to your diet or medications to manage bowel movements and pain.

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