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What makes your gas and stools smell like sulfer,and a heavy bloated feeling in my lower intestines??

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: There are many potential causes. One of the causes may be from intestinal bacterial overgrowth which however remains a controversial subject. I presume that you do not have lactose intolerance- if yes, then you must avoid lactose. Vegetarians are also more likely to have gas issues.

Answered 4/27/2018

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A member asked:

What makes your gas and stools smell like sulfer,and a heavy bloated feeling in my lower intestines??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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