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Is flatulence of a bad odor a sign of bad digestive system or food poisoning?
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Not necessarily: Bad odor in flatus can be a result of a variety of foods including fish, legumes but also may occur with poor digestion or food poisoning. If chronic, regardless of your diet, see a colorectal surgeon or GI doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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