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What Causes Sulphur Smelling Stool?

Occasionally I have diarrhea that has a smell that reminds me of burnt wood. It usually starts with huge, long belches that taste like sulphur. What in the world could be causing this? I take several prescription medications, but I can t figure out if it s any of them.
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic...

According to your complain you have problem of sulfer smell in stool that may be because of gastroenteritis...

Infection by bacteria or viral or parasitic cause abdominal bloting problem and diarrhea...

Intestinal condition like celiac disease cause foul smell after taking gluten foods...

Some food intolerance also cause abdominal symptoms....
Lactose intolerance may ruled out...

Stool examination test is helpful to check which infection is present or not...
Colonoscopy can done for further diagnosis...

Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis..
Detail history and physical examination give exact idea..

I hope my guidance helpful to you...

Get well soon.
Thank you.
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What Causes Sulphur Smelling Stool?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic... According to your complain you have problem of sulfer smell in stool that may be because of gastroenteritis... Infection by bacteria or viral or parasitic cause abdominal bloting problem and diarrhea... Intestinal condition like celiac disease cause foul smell after taking gluten foods... Some food intolerance also cause abdominal symptoms.... Lactose intolerance may ruled out... Stool examination test is helpful to check which infection is present or not... Colonoscopy can done for further diagnosis... Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.. Detail history and physical examination give exact idea.. I hope my guidance helpful to you... Get well soon. Thank you.