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What Is The Treatment For Foul Smelling Stools?

Hi! My almost 3 year old son has very foul smelling stools. It's a very acid type of smell. He gows from having very big, long stools, to mushy peanut color stools, which really stink. What could be the problem? He does very well peeing on the potty, but when it comes to pooping, he always goes in his underwear.
Sat, 12 Apr 2014
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Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Foul smelling stools are usually due to AMOEBIASIS or Giardiasis.
A trial with metronidazole under medical supervision will help
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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What Is The Treatment For Foul Smelling Stools?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Foul smelling stools are usually due to AMOEBIASIS or Giardiasis. A trial with metronidazole under medical supervision will help Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics