Question 1

can using preperation h suppositories change smell of poop?

Accepted Answer

Stool odor: Yes. There are other suppositories that are relatively safe to use that your doctor can prescribe that don't have an associated odor. Otc try tucks (witch hazel) wipes, may help anal area without the smell.

Question 2

hello, for the past 3 years, i have found that my breath smells like feces (poop). i floss, brush, and use mouthwash twice a day and there's no change?

Accepted Answer

Liver: In the old days before all our fancy tests, a patient's breath was often viewed as a clue about their health. Breath that smells like you describe can indicate liver stress. Consider using some liver-cleansing herbs as directed for a month and see if that helps. Good ones include milk thistle, artichoke, burdock root, and dandelion root. And check with a dentist, just in case it's gum disease, ok?

Question 3

my poop(+fart) smell has changed(permanently) from 1 year, also i get the same smell in my nose(not always) and not as strong as poop but i get it in my nose and it's irritating. 2yrs ago i got covid(not tested tho). what could be the case with me?

Accepted Answer

: Distortion of smell may be a lingering result of a covid infection. Otherwise I don't place much emphasis on types of odors from flatus or BM's as long as appetite, your weight,
 bowel function and digestive functions are ok.

Question 4

my daughter poo has changed ,its light yellow and it smells alot..l have just introduced formula few days a go..is it normal ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: Stool color is made by the bile from your liver.The color range goes from dark green through the yellows and browns based on how the bile is changed in transit. What you describe is well within the range of normal. Any time you change up the feed expect some variation in the poop.

Question 5

not sure how to ask this, i noticed that stool changes the color of the toilet water. it darkens it to the point that i need to flush multiple times for the color to go. is this an indication that stool is mixed with too much fat? it floats & smells?

Accepted Answer

Depends: 1. Stool should not discolor toilet water, but may stain the bowl. Some foods (spinach (green stools) beets(red stool) or some food color additives may discolor water.
2. Fats and garlic/onion consumption  will cause smelly gas and stool due to sulfur compounds.
3. Floating stool may contain gas and/or fats
4. Greasy stools may suggest malabsorption and should get a doctor evaluation. 
Good luck

Question 6

from last few weeks my stool smell has changed. sometimes it gives sharp unpleasant odour and sometimes it gives lighter unpleasant odour. what is the reason behind this?
i also have anal fissure that's not healed properly?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor in person for an evaluation of the anal fissure.

Question 7

sweat, urine, and stool have the same weird odor to them for about 3 weeks. no change in diet and i drink plenty of water. it has an egg-like, very pungent smell?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor. You may need lab testing. I am wondering about the function of your kidneys

Question 8

should i be worried about yellow stool? its not pale, more a bright yellow. no other symptoms at all, no other change to bowel movements no changes in diet, just yellow stool. it does not smell foul, does not float like theres a lot of fat?

Accepted Answer

: The stool color is provided by the bile from the liver that is adds to fecal debris.It starts out a deep green &amp; slowly changes thru greens to yellows to browns as the germs in the intestines metabolize the bile.Yellow generally means the stool in question moved through faster or was subject to less change by gut germs.Normal color reflects return to normal feeding activity.

Question 9

my poop smells like tar?

Accepted Answer

Tar odor: The odor is nonspecific, but if the feces looks like tar, one would be concerned about occult bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, use of peptobismol, or taking iron supplements. A simple rectal examination with inspection of a small stool specimen and a simple test of the specimen in the office would shed light on your concern and rule out blood in the stool.

Question 10

why does poop smell sweet?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It could be a sign of something that you ate or a malabsorption problem within your gastrointestinal tract.  If this is chronic, it may be of benefit to see your doctor.

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Can using preperation h suppositories change smell of poop?

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Hello, for the past 3 years, i have found that my breath smells like feces (poop). i floss, brush, and use mouthwash twice a day and there's no change?

A member asked:

My poop(+fart) smell has changed(permanently) from 1 year, also i get the same smell in my nose(not always) and not as strong as poop but i get it in my nose and it's irritating. 2yrs ago i got covid(not tested tho). what could be the case with me?

A member asked:

My daughter poo has changed ,its light yellow and it smells alot..l have just introduced formula few days a go..is it normal ?

A member asked:

Not sure how to ask this, i noticed that stool changes the color of the toilet water. it darkens it to the point that i need to flush multiple times for the color to go. is this an indication that stool is mixed with too much fat? it floats & smells?

A member asked:

From last few weeks my stool smell has changed. sometimes it gives sharp unpleasant odour and sometimes it gives lighter unpleasant odour. what is the reason behind this? i also have anal fissure that's not healed properly?

A member asked:

Sweat, urine, and stool have the same weird odor to them for about 3 weeks. no change in diet and i drink plenty of water. it has an egg-like, very pungent smell?

A member asked:

Should i be worried about yellow stool? its not pale, more a bright yellow. no other symptoms at all, no other change to bowel movements no changes in diet, just yellow stool. it does not smell foul, does not float like theres a lot of fat?

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My poop smells like tar?

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Why does poop smell sweet?

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