Question 1

my 7 month old is breastfed, on solids+has started having very foul smelling stools.she is teething.could it be linked or is it likely an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Teething: Foul smelling stools are probably not due to an allergy but breakdown of proteinacious food.

Question 2

i'm experiencing passing gas, fatty stool, thin or narrow stool, frequent and foul smelling stools, burping ?

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Gastroenterologist: Possibilities include gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome. First try an elimination diet of gluten, then lactose and if it's more likely to be irritable bowel syndrome, Google the fodmop diet to see what foods to avoid. Consult a gastroenterologist if you require more help or advice.

Question 3

i am a 24-year male from india. from last month i am passing semi-solid stools with undigested food. recurrent anal pain for a year. no blood.

Accepted Answer

Get it checked out: Difficult to determine without an exam - you should see your doctor and possibly get a rectal exam and stool test to make sure everything is ok.

Question 4

for the last 2 months, i am passing semi-solid stools, often 3-4 times a day, also stomach ache & pain in my leg sometimes. is it worms? any otc drug?

Accepted Answer

Requires exam: blood. urine and stool testing ( culture), possible colonoscopy and nutritional consultation. Never ignore any change in bowel habit. Add fiber to your diet ( cereals, vegetables, fruit and  greens.

Question 5

foul smelling stools on vacation. did i pick up a bug?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: More pungent stool with travel can be common due to different diets and/or different bacteria or viruses that we ingest. If the symptoms occur with a fever, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, best to follow up with your doctor and be sure to tell him or her of your recent travel.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: foul smelling stools?

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Worse than normal: You might say don't all stools smell foul? 
E. Coli gives stool its normal bad smell. However, foul-smelling stools smell worse than normal. This could be due to giardia type infections which can cause malabsorption or increased sulfur producing bacteria in the colon which will cause stool to smell worse.

Question 7

what causes foul smelling stools with mucus, strong smelling urine?

Accepted Answer

Proctitis colitis: Need to be treated for an infection with antibiotics if no resolution need to visit a gastroenterologist for endoscopy antibiotics should cover chlamydia if you have anal sex.

Question 8

can lactose intolerance cause foul smelling stools?

Accepted Answer

Maybe something else: Lactose intolerance is common--25% of caucasians, 80% of afro-americans, almost 100% asians. Lactose intolerance can be secondary to lactase enzyme deficiency, or due to a bigger problem of small bowel inflammation, infection, infiltrative disease, and/or maldigestion. Don't assume its lactose intolerance unless tested, or at least assessed response to lactase enzyme replacement (like lactaid).

Question 9

yesterday had yellow to green stools with mucus. today, dark green really foul smelling stools with white mucous. no appetite or fever. slight nausea?

Accepted Answer

Likley colitis: you may have a simple infectious colitis.  if you have more abdominal pain or nause or vomitting, then you may need antibiotics. otherwise plenty of fluids and symptomatic treatment is enough. 
if you notice blood in stools , then you will need a medical evaluation for crohns colitis/ IBD

Question 10

lower stomach cramps with bouts of loose yellow foul smelling stools with long mucous like stuff in it. no other symptoms at this time but gerd flare?

Accepted Answer

Colitis?: You may have some sort of colitis  that is inflammation of the colon. See a  gi specialist .

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My 7 month old is breastfed, on solids+has started having very foul smelling stools.she is teething.could it be linked or is it likely an allergy?

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I'm experiencing passing gas, fatty stool, thin or narrow stool, frequent and foul smelling stools, burping ?

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I am a 24-year male from india. from last month i am passing semi-solid stools with undigested food. recurrent anal pain for a year. no blood.

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For the last 2 months, i am passing semi-solid stools, often 3-4 times a day, also stomach ache & pain in my leg sometimes. is it worms? any otc drug?

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Foul smelling stools on vacation. did i pick up a bug?

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What is the definition or description of: foul smelling stools?

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What causes foul smelling stools with mucus, strong smelling urine?

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Can lactose intolerance cause foul smelling stools?

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Yesterday had yellow to green stools with mucus. today, dark green really foul smelling stools with white mucous. no appetite or fever. slight nausea?

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Lower stomach cramps with bouts of loose yellow foul smelling stools with long mucous like stuff in it. no other symptoms at this time but gerd flare?

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