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Doctor at the health department told me that undigested food is the reason for the odor i'm stressed and have anxiety please tell me what is happening?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Not sure: What or where the odor is that you are referring to but food should not remain undigested long enough to be a contributing factor. One infection that can cause an odor is helicobacter. Other causes can be suggested if you can provide more detail.

Answered 11/7/2014

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Dr. Laura Yauch answered

Need more info: Please clarify odor- breath, body, stool or other concern?

Answered 11/7/2014

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A member asked:

Doctor at the health department told me that undigested food is the reason for the odor i'm stressed and have anxiety please tell me what is happening?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Dr. Laura Yauch answered

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