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What is the cause of vomit smelling stool?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fecal smelling vomit: See your doctor or go to the er asap to rule out the possibility of a partial or complete bowel obstruction.

Dr Encarnacion agreed

Answered 11/11/2017

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