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What Causes Foul Smelling Flatus?

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Posted on Thu, 12 May 2016
Question: I have terrible gas that has a real bad odor. This started about a month ago and is very embarrassing.
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Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I am Dr Saad Sultan and will be answering your query.
I have read and understood your health concerns.
Do you have bloating and gurgling in your abdomen? Do you have constipation or diarrhoea?
Any other problem? Are you taking any medicines?
What is the diet plan you are having?
Based upon the history it is difficult to comment. These all queries need to be answered before a reasoned conclusion can be drawn.
It is normal to gave a gas but sometimes it becomes excessive which needs workup.
It may appear to be irritable bowel syndrome but needs clinical correlation.
If I am your physician I will get your ultrasound abdomen and pelvis along with stool examination.
Some times worm infestation may also cause this.
Eat simple things, avoid fast food and try to eat single dish in your meal.
Continue with beano, and add peppermint to your diet and do avoid soda and fruit juices.
Hope it helps
Feel free to ask me anytime
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan
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What Causes Foul Smelling Flatus?

Brief Answer: see explanation Detailed Answer: Welcome at HCM I am Dr Saad Sultan and will be answering your query. I have read and understood your health concerns. Do you have bloating and gurgling in your abdomen? Do you have constipation or diarrhoea? Any other problem? Are you taking any medicines? What is the diet plan you are having? Based upon the history it is difficult to comment. These all queries need to be answered before a reasoned conclusion can be drawn. It is normal to gave a gas but sometimes it becomes excessive which needs workup. It may appear to be irritable bowel syndrome but needs clinical correlation. If I am your physician I will get your ultrasound abdomen and pelvis along with stool examination. Some times worm infestation may also cause this. Eat simple things, avoid fast food and try to eat single dish in your meal. Continue with beano, and add peppermint to your diet and do avoid soda and fruit juices. Hope it helps Feel free to ask me anytime Regards Dr Saad Sultan