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Can you smell occult blood in stool? stools smell like plastic or motor oil. no visible blood. stools are brown to orange-y. o&p, stool culture = neg. abd xray normal. blood work = normal.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Doubtful: Unless you have supersensory perception this is very unlikely. Easy enough to test for occult blood, and most doctors have a kit in the office.

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Answered 3/18/2017

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

occult blood: No you can't smell occult blood. There are simple tests designed to detect blood in the stool.

Answered 10/23/2013

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A member asked:

Can you smell occult blood in stool? stools smell like plastic or motor oil. no visible blood. stools are brown to orange-y. o&p, stool culture = neg. abd xray normal. blood work = normal.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

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