Question 1

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.

Question 2

can eating sugary foods make your poop smell sweet?

Accepted Answer

No: Sugary foods give rise to taste only.

Question 3

i rarely eat sugary sweets but when i do i almost immediately have to poop. i live a healthy, athletic lifestyle and this started a couple months ago.

Accepted Answer

Then avoid sweets!: Clearly your body does not tolerate sweets. While this is an unusual response, it seems clear your body is trying to give you a message. The type of sugar may make a difference; perhaps you don't tolerate high fructose corn syrup or sugar from GMO beets and might be OK with cane sugar or honey. Avoid sweets unless you are constipated. 
Sugar is not good for anyone. See http://tinyurl.com/ber748c

Question 4

my baby 6 months & 1 week, started her solid puree recently (e.g., rice, sweet potatoes & carrot), she poop 4-5 times a day, is that normal?

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Yes it is normal: It is not unusual for 6months old babies to poop4to5 times a day as long as stools are formed and not watery and baby is not irritable.

Question 5

my 5 week old baby drinksnan  optipro ha ,always constipated ,what other baby formula can i use that wont cause these hard stools coz she cries a lot when she poops. iv tried the prune juice ,glycerine suppository sweet oil in milk nothing works ?

Accepted Answer

Infant constipation: Constipation is common in infants on formula, unlike those on breast milk. Somewhat harder and less frequent stools. Sometimes switching the formula helps, such as to Similac Advance, S26 Comfort Gold, etc. Ask your friendly pharmacist for advice on options. A small daily dose of Lactulose Syrup for a while may also help normalize the bowel consistency. If the problem persists, consult your GP.

Question 6

when i eat a lot of carbs/sweets my farts burn and smell bad, and sometimes i have the poops but not diarrhea. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Just a thought: but you may have GLUTEN intolerance!

Speak about this  with your Primary Care Provider!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 7

why is it when i eat a lot of sweets i have like diaherra next day. stool is like soft loose fluffy.

Accepted Answer

Sugar is bad stuff: Excessive sugar intake is unnatural for people (or animals), and causes bad things to happen in the body.  If one wants to eat sugars or simple carbohydrates, he must do it in small amounts and not very often.

Question 8

52 y/o male.  have experienced (off and on) a sweet smelling, slimy discharge from anus that dries almost immediately on my fingers. please help.

Accepted Answer

Malabsorption: This sounds like a malabsorptive problem, particularly fat metabolism.  You should see your doctor for testing including digestive enzymes.

Question 9

there is a red discharge coming from my anus, it's not blood because it tastes sweet. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Anal Fissure: It is blood.  Blood has sugar in it.  You have a tear in your rectum. If there is ongoing bleeding, pain or a fever you must be seen by your physician.

Question 10

i have had sweet , fruity smelling urine for a couple weeks now.  my feces also smells strangely fruity and my urine has been cloudy but no other symp?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: The things you eat and drink can affect the smell and appearance of both your urine and feces.  The other concern for a fruity or sweet smelling urine is the possibility of diabetes. If you have a family history of diabetes, you should see your primary care physician and have the appropriate tests performed.

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Why does poop smell sweet?

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Can eating sugary foods make your poop smell sweet?

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I rarely eat sugary sweets but when i do i almost immediately have to poop. i live a healthy, athletic lifestyle and this started a couple months ago.

A member asked:

My baby 6 months & 1 week, started her solid puree recently (e.g., rice, sweet potatoes & carrot), she poop 4-5 times a day, is that normal?

A member asked:

My 5 week old baby drinksnan optipro ha ,always constipated ,what other baby formula can i use that wont cause these hard stools coz she cries a lot when she poops. iv tried the prune juice ,glycerine suppository sweet oil in milk nothing works ?

A member asked:

When i eat a lot of carbs/sweets my farts burn and smell bad, and sometimes i have the poops but not diarrhea. what is this?

A member asked:

Why is it when i eat a lot of sweets i have like diaherra next day. stool is like soft loose fluffy.

A member asked:

52 y/o male. have experienced (off and on) a sweet smelling, slimy discharge from anus that dries almost immediately on my fingers. please help.

A member asked:

There is a red discharge coming from my anus, it's not blood because it tastes sweet. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have had sweet , fruity smelling urine for a couple weeks now. my feces also smells strangely fruity and my urine has been cloudy but no other symp?

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