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What Causes Hard,clay Like Bowel Movement With Foul Smell?

Hi, my son is 5 yrs old and weighs about 42 lbs. He has been having some very foul smelling bowel movements and his poop is really hard and clay like. Its hard for him to wipe up or even me to help him. I am afraid of him going to school soon and not being able to wipe after his bathroom visits. Is there anything that will help him? He has had esophigitis in the past and a few problems with his stomach emptying out but i wanted to see if there were anything else we can do.

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Thu, 7 Dec 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query doe your son in details .

* There are various reasons as
- intestine infection - digestive enzyme issues - gut flora
disturbances - dairy fat or other products consumptions - lack of
physical activity related - improper chewing of food - others .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing him fine health .

Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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What Causes Hard,clay Like Bowel Movement With Foul Smell?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query doe your son in details . * There are various reasons as - intestine infection - digestive enzyme issues - gut flora disturbances - dairy fat or other products consumptions - lack of physical activity related - improper chewing of food - others . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing him fine health . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .