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3-1/2 Months Old Baby Has A Fishy Odor Poo

Hello I have a 3 and half month old and his poo really really smells! It sort of smells fishy and it s really strong! He is formula fed an he is on 8oz of hungry milk and has about 4 to 5 bottles a day!
Tue, 26 Jul 2011
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcaremagic forum
if it is really very bad smell than it is not normal
there are metabolic disorder in which urine smell very badly
do urine test and better to consult doctor
is there any other problem ?
it may be due to formula food also .

i hope i have answered your question

dr gaurav patel ,ahmedabad
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Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases Dr. Hema Yadav's  Response
Hi
smelly poop can b a sign of infection esp if it has recently started or is greenish.kindly to a stool routine test n consult a pediatrician to assess babys growth hydration etc.if possible breastfeed a baby till 6 mths of age for better health.
Thnx
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3-1/2 Months Old Baby Has A Fishy Odor Poo

hi welcome to healthcaremagic forum if it is really very bad smell than it is not normal there are metabolic disorder in which urine smell very badly do urine test and better to consult doctor is there any other problem ? it may be due to formula food also . i hope i have answered your question dr gaurav patel ,ahmedabad