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My daughter has fishy smelling stools what could it be?
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Stool: Odors of stool are dependent upon the bacterial flora of the gut and the food provided to them. They can be a sign of a medical abnormality and lactose intolerance has been implicated as has malabsorption syndomes. If you remain concerned about this see your pediatrician.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Possible infection: It is possible that she has a parasite in her intestines. She should see a doctor to get a stool sample tested.
Answered 6/28/2015
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