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What Causes Fishy Smelling Stools With Mucus Post Screening Colonoscopy?
I had a screening colonsocopy 2 weeks ago and now have oily, fishy smelling stools with mucus. I have an appointment with the GI doc in 5 days for my follow-up. should I wait til then to discuss this or shoudl I call right away. could the colonsocopy have caused an infection?
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What Causes Fishy Smelling Stools With Mucus Post Screening Colonoscopy?
Hello, You can wait to meet your consultant and take an OTC probiotic daily till then. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist