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I have ibs. but lately very smelly gas and very smelly dark diarrhea. mother found out she had colon cancer at 35.why so stinky? no change in diet.
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You need to see doc: You are 47, having malodorous, bark stool which may suggest bleeding (melena--which can be quite foul) and needs to be checked. You also have a family history of colon cancer--a big concern. So, don't delay. Contact doc for eval as soon as you can. Good luck.
Answered 6/28/2017
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