Diseases

Stinky Poop

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Foul-smelling stools are stools with a very bad odor. They very often have to do with what you eat, but may be a sign of a medical condition.

SYMPTOMS

Runny stool, or diarrhea.
Soft stool.
Frequent bowel movements.
Abdominal pain.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Flatulence.
Abdominal bloating.

CAUSES

Malabsorption is also a common cause of foul-smelling stool. ... Common causesof malabsorption include: celiac disease, which is a reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents proper absorption of nutrients. inflammatory bowel disease (ibd), such as crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.