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Which is the sweet smelling solvent used in nail-polish?
Acetone
What causes foul smelling stools?
Foul-smelling stools can be caused by a variety of factors including dietary choices (such as spicy or high-sulfur foods), gastrointestinal infections, malabsorption disorders (like celiac disease), or conditions that affect digestion (like pancreatitis or liver disease). It is essential to consult a healthcare provider if the smell persists or is accompanied by other symptoms.
Why do bread bags start smelling of acetone?
Naturally occuring Wild Yeast
What are the common causes of bloody stools?
Some common causes of bloody stools are hemorrhoids and intestinal infections. Trauma and foreign bodies are also common causes of bloody stools. Sometimes colon polyps and/or colon cancer can cause bloody stools
What is haematemesis melaena?
haematemesis is vomitting blood.Melaena is blood in stools, normally black and strong smelling.
What is the condition caused by the presence of digested blood in the stool called?
Melena is the passage of black, tarry, and foul smelling stools. This is caused by the presence of digested blood in the stools.
What causes slimey stools?
Your food
What causes slimy stools?
slime
What causes flat stools?
potency
What causes black stools?
Because it mixes with the acids and juices in your body.
Can hemorrhoids causes thin stools?
Yes they can but should not be pencil thin or dark stools that are very thin.
Stools - foul smelling?
DefinitionFoul-smelling stools are stools with a very bad odor. They usually have to do with what you eat, but may be a sign of a medical condition.Alternative NamesFoul-smelling stoolsConsiderationsStools normally have an unpleasant odor, but one that is recognized as fairly common. Stools that have an extremely bad, unusual odor may be due to certain medical conditions. Foul-smelling stools also have normal causes, such as diet.Foul-smelling stools may occur with floating stools.Common CausesCeliac disease - sprueCrohn's diseaseChronic pancreatitisCystic fibrosisDisaccharidase deficiencyFatty stools with no known cause (idiopathic steatorrhea)Infections of the large intestineMalabsorptionShort bowel syndromeUlcerative colitisHome CareHome care depends on the diagnosis. Follow your health care provider's instructions closely, and stick to any prescribed diets. If you have diarrhea, drink more water to avoid dehydration.Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if you have:Black or pale stoolsBlood in the stoolChanges in the stool related to dietChillsCrampingFeverMucus in the stoolPain in the abdomenStools that float or are difficult to flushWeight lossWhat to expect at your health care provider's officeYour health care provider will ask questions about your medical history and perform a physical examination.Medical history questions may include:When did you first notice that your stools were foul-smelling?Are the stools an abnormal color (especially pale or clay-colored stools)?Are there floating stools or stools that are difficult to flush?What sort of diet have you eaten recently?Does a change in your diet make the smell worse or better?What other symptoms do you have?The doctor will take a stool sample. Other studies may be needed.
