Question 1

had fallopian test done to check tubes. now have chunky poop like discharge coming out of vagina. does not have a foul smell. smells like metal. ?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER *NOW*: You need an emergency gynecology evaluation. Nothing like what you are describing should be coming out of your vagina. Go now. Make sure you go to a hospital that had an on-call GYN that the ER can consult.

Question 2

so i hve noticed that when i  go to te restroom weather it's to go pee or poop it has like a metal or bloody smell. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course: Bleeding from the GI or gu tracts is never normal.  If you even suspect that you may be losing blood from either organ system, get your stool and urine respectively tested asap.

Question 3

i had green poo few weeks ago it went and now its back it smells like metal and feel sick and dizzy what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Wierd Poo!: You need to be evaluated by your physician. The problem that is causing this could be as simple as a temporary viral illness to a more severe issue such as gall bladder disease.

Question 4

a few weeks ago my poo was green for about 2 weeks but it went away and now its back and i feel sick and keep feeling dizzy and it smells like metal?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer alert: Green or black stool can mean bleeding in your digestive tract and you may become anemic from it (may cause dizziness).  Please have it checked right away by your local doctor.

Question 5

i have been taking truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) as a preventative medication. since then i've noticed my stool smells like metal. is this a problem ? could this even be related to those meds ?

Accepted Answer

Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir): Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) has proven useful as a preventative medication for HIV. It is generally well tolerated. I have never heard of stool smelling like metal as a side effect of this medication. It is recommended that you have periodic tests of your liver and kidneys while on Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir). Although it is probably nothing to worry about, you should tell your doctor and have those tests performed. Good luck.

Question 6

for about a couple months now i have noticed every time i poop it smells like fresh dirt and not like normal poop. its really strange and im wondering if it is something to be concerned about. not having any other problems but still worried?

Accepted Answer

: This could be from your diet and or from any medications your taking. If you are still concerned see a gastroenterologist  for a exam.

Question 7

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 8

my poop smells like something burning. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No: As long you have no other symptoms and your bowels are regular and normal stools.I will not worry

Question 9

baby poop smells like burning rubber. what is wrong? do i need to worry?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: This is probably related to baby's diet, Please contact your pediatrician and report this finding.

Question 10

i have been having a discharge that smells like poop. i've been treated several times for it. nothing is working. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Where discharge?: if vaginal discharge, suggest rule out pregnancy if applicable and seek MD ASAP, as could represent possible infection. More urgent if abdominal pain/fever/blood. If rectal discharge/stool seepage, would also seek MD to find treatable causes e.g. commonly lactose intolerance from milk/milk products, diet drinks, corn syrup/high fructose/caffeine, but other causes possibly warranting workup

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Had fallopian test done to check tubes. now have chunky poop like discharge coming out of vagina. does not have a foul smell. smells like metal. ?

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So i hve noticed that when i go to te restroom weather it's to go pee or poop it has like a metal or bloody smell. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I had green poo few weeks ago it went and now its back it smells like metal and feel sick and dizzy what could this be?

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A few weeks ago my poo was green for about 2 weeks but it went away and now its back and i feel sick and keep feeling dizzy and it smells like metal?

A member asked:

I have been taking truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) as a preventative medication. since then i've noticed my stool smells like metal. is this a problem ? could this even be related to those meds ?

A member asked:

For about a couple months now i have noticed every time i poop it smells like fresh dirt and not like normal poop. its really strange and im wondering if it is something to be concerned about. not having any other problems but still worried?

A member asked:

My poop smells like tar?

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My poop smells like something burning. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Baby poop smells like burning rubber. what is wrong? do i need to worry?

A member asked:

I have been having a discharge that smells like poop. i've been treated several times for it. nothing is working. what can i do?

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