Why does my poop smell everyday?
It’s perfectly normal for poop to have an unpleasant odor. The smell comes from bacteria in the colon that help break down digested food. Poop may smell different due to changes in your diet.
Why does my stool smell bad all the time?
Eating foods that don’t agree with you (such as dairy if you’re lactose intolerant), or foods that smell bad (asparagus, durian) can all lead to foul-smelling stools. If your stool smells really bad a few times in a row, it’s likely that it’s because of a food that you ate.
What to do if you have foul smelling stools?
Make dietary changes. Making dietary changes may help prevent foul-smelling stools. For example, you should avoid drinking raw, or unpasteurized, milk. If you have a disease that affects the way you absorb food or the way your body reacts to eating certain foods, your doctor can create a diet plan that’s right for you.
How can you tell if you have loose stools after eating?
You can tell if you have chronic loose stools by keeping track of how long the symptoms last. Loose stools after eating can be an indication of food poisoning, lactose intolerance, or infections.
How often do you have to have loose stools to be diarrhea?
In order for loose stools to be considered diarrhea, they have to occur repeatedly. If you have loose stools three or more times per day, then it’s diarrhea. The most common symptoms of loose stools include: watery stools.
What causes foul smelling stools after eating food?
Infections that affect the intestines may also cause foul-smelling stools. Gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, can occur after eating food contaminated with: bacteria, such as E. coli or Salmonella
Make dietary changes. Making dietary changes may help prevent foul-smelling stools. For example, you should avoid drinking raw, or unpasteurized, milk. If you have a disease that affects the way you absorb food or the way your body reacts to eating certain foods, your doctor can create a diet plan that’s right for you.
Why do I have a lot of loose stool after eating?
You may also have loose stool after eating if you’re taking too much magnesium or have been drinking too much coffee. Certain foods, such as spicy or oily foods, can also create loose stools.
What to do if you have loose stool after eating spicy food?
Compounds in spicy food aren’t absorbed by the body and make their way into your intestines. Tip: Although not everyone who eats spicy food has loose stools, if it happens to you, try limiting your intake of spicy food. Eating yogurt, rice, or bread may help offset some of the effects of spicy food on the intestines.