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My husband is constantly passing gas that smells disgusting. i know that some flatulence is normal but it is very foul smelling and constantly during the day. it makes my entire house smell like poop. should he get his stomach checked?

Q: my husband is constantly passing gas that smells disgusting. i know that some flatulence is normal but it is very foul smelling and constantly during the day. it makes my entire house smell like poop. should he get his stomach checked?

: Flatulence (and its malodor) can many times be attributed to the diet. Flatulogenic foods are usually the culprit. Without knowing his diet it is hard to say if it is a contributing factor.A nutritionist may be helpful, and a gastroenterologist certainly will be.

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Flatulence (and its malodor) can many times be attributed to the diet. Flatulogenic foods are usually the culprit. Without knowing his diet it is hard to say if it is a contributing factor.A nutritionist may be helpful, and a gastroenterologist certainly will be.

Answered 11/4/2022

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A member asked:

My husband is constantly passing gas that smells disgusting. i know that some flatulence is normal but it is very foul smelling and constantly during the day. it makes my entire house smell like poop. should he get his stomach checked?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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