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Why Does My Stools Have A Sweet Smell?

I ve been sick with a could and the flu for about 2 weeks and have had constant diarrhea. Recently I began to notice a sweet smell to my bowel movements. What an be the cause of this? I ve hardly eaten the past week so i dont think it could be excess glucose.
Tue, 2 Aug 2016
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Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic.

You have problem of loose motion that may ve because of any infection.Viral or parasitic infection cause diahorrea. ...

Do a stool examination test. ...
Total blood cell count help to diagnose. .....
Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thanks.
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Why Does My Stools Have A Sweet Smell?

Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of loose motion that may ve because of any infection.Viral or parasitic infection cause diahorrea. ... Do a stool examination test. ... Total blood cell count help to diagnose. ..... Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thanks.