A 25-year-old female asked:
what can cause my fecal matter to smell like burnt rubber? i've also had loose stool for a few months now
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Dr. Steven Pretorius answered
Specializes in Legal Medicine
Diarrhoea: Persistent diarrhoea is not usually normal and a cause should be looked for. A stool culture might be a good first step. See your general practitioner.
Answered on May 26, 2019
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