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My 7 month old is breastfed, on solids+has started having very foul smelling stools.she is teething.could it be linked or is it likely an allergy?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Teething: Foul smelling stools are probably not due to an allergy but breakdown of proteinacious food.

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not due to allergy!: The most frequent association of foul smelling stool is to constipation. Introduction of solid food might have contributed to constipation. It is not due to allergy.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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A member asked:

My 7 month old is breastfed, on solids+has started having very foul smelling stools.she is teething.could it be linked or is it likely an allergy?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Dr Patel agreed

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