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I smell like feces and i don't know why. my proctologist told me there's nothing wrong with my rectum. does it have to do with my but muscles?
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It could just be: In your mind. Real smell or taste of feces would be a very rare condition of severe intestinal obstruction in which the feces would back up or reflux to the small intestine, stomach & esophagus. Or perhaps acid reflux may contribute to your symptom. Take care!
Answered 5/29/2013
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