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My gas smells like diarrhea but i don't have diarrhea, in fact i have solid stools. is there a bacterial issue going on?
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Food: Likely something you ingested. If it doesn't pass, your doctor can always get a stool culture or swab. All the best.
Answered 11/30/2014
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FLatulence: Peoples flatulence normally smells bad. Different foods you metabolize or certain viruses/bacteria can certainly alter the odor to a more foul smell than others.
Answered 11/30/2014
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