Question 1

what's causing my rumbling stomach, gas that smells like rotten eggs and lots of bowel movements? i ate grapes and m&m 3 hours before.

Accepted Answer

Normal: The digestive process causes breakdown of food and production of gas as a natural process.

Question 2

what would cause a bowel movement to smell like rotten eggs?

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Bowel movement: Malabsorption, sometimes infection, sometimes the kind of food you ate.

Question 3

my husband woke up this morning bloated an he burped an it smelled like rotten eggs then he vomits an has watery bowel movements that smell horrible.

Accepted Answer

Pain, diarrhea: Your husband has an illness, possibly an infection and should call his doctor to be examined and treated.

Question 4

what would cause rotten egg smell when you burp or have a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur-containing...: ...Aminoacids such as methionine and cysteine are part of all proteins you eat. When they are digested by bowel bacteria, they are converted to hydrogen sulfide which gives rotten eggs their smell. Treating the underlying bowel problem should help control thsi odor as well.

Question 5

all day my farts burned and smelt like rotten eggs. i finally had 2 bowel movements that was normal but also smelt like rotten eggs, then another one shortly after that which was sudden, small pencil thin shaped. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Dietary factor?: If this is completely new &amp; there is no diarrhea, it sounds suspicious for a dietary cause: are there any new/different foods?  If not, perhaps a medication or supplement? Or major change in stress leading to irritable bowel?  If it persists more than a few days see Dr for eval. 
You could also try probiotics

Question 6

hi my boyfriend is pucking and it smells like rotten eggs?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: The cause of his vomiting can be due to various things like virus infection, food poisoning or intolerance, inflamed stomach lining,etc. The odor of the vomitus is also nondiagnostic. Have him try drinking flat,room temperature ginger ale which can relieve nausea and vomiting. If symptoms persist or worsen, contact his physician.

Question 7

if you have a lot of burping and it smells like rotten eggs what's going on?

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Rotten egg burps: The smell of sulfur (sulphur) or rotten egg burps comes from hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a gas originating from sulfur-containing proteins in some foods after they are broken down by sulfur-reducing microbes. These microbes may be normal intestinal bacteria or pathogenic bacteria.  Ref: http://www.healthhype.com/sulphur-or-rotten-eggs-burps-belching-foul-smelling-gas.html

Question 8

my husband poured muriatic acid down our clogged drain. do we need to evacuate?  smells like rotten eggs

Accepted Answer

Run water: Run copious amount of water through the pipes, and it outside temperature allows, open the windows for some time to clear the air. If the smells dissipates, you would not need to evacuate. If it persists, you may wish to consult your fire department for help.

Question 9

everytime i go to the restroom my urine is  dark and cloudy and it smells like rotten eggs. can you tell me what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Possibly a urinary tract infection.  Stay hydrated and get a urinalysis to exclude infection if you have symptoms of pain or burning or frequency.

Question 10

i am experiencing  cloudy urine that smells like rotten eggs . the following also describes me: side pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

UTI? Or unrelated?: These may be unrelated, but possible urinary tract infection with kidney involvement (pyelonephritis). Strong urine odor usually results from changes in diet and/or reduced fluid intake (concentrated urine smells strong). But "side pain" and cloudy urine could be due to UTI. This could be serious:  see a doctor soon -- if painful or urgent urination, or if any fever, do it immediately. Good luck!

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What's causing my rumbling stomach, gas that smells like rotten eggs and lots of bowel movements? i ate grapes and m&m 3 hours before.

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What would cause a bowel movement to smell like rotten eggs?

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My husband woke up this morning bloated an he burped an it smelled like rotten eggs then he vomits an has watery bowel movements that smell horrible.

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What would cause rotten egg smell when you burp or have a bowel movement?

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All day my farts burned and smelt like rotten eggs. i finally had 2 bowel movements that was normal but also smelt like rotten eggs, then another one shortly after that which was sudden, small pencil thin shaped. what could this be?

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Hi my boyfriend is pucking and it smells like rotten eggs?

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If you have a lot of burping and it smells like rotten eggs what's going on?

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My husband poured muriatic acid down our clogged drain. do we need to evacuate? smells like rotten eggs

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Everytime i go to the restroom my urine is dark and cloudy and it smells like rotten eggs. can you tell me what's going on?

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I am experiencing cloudy urine that smells like rotten eggs . the following also describes me: side pain. what should i do?

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