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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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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.
Answered 3/18/2017
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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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