Excess sulfur in the digestive system causes the formation of foul-smelling gas in the body. Consumption of foods that have a high sulfur content also causes foul-smelling gas. High-sulfur foods include meats, cauliflower, eggs, etc. Common conditions that can cause foul-smelling gas are; irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, specific food intolerance, inflammation or infection in the pouches of the digestive tract, etc.
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I have frequent mucous and gas formation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a continuous mucus and gas formation with the bad smell like rotten fish. I also have hemorrhoid. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you should provide the history in detail so that I can get enough data for diagnosis. Since how many days you are having this problem and do stools stir over water after toilet and difficult to flush? Do you have bleeding piles? Please revert back with the an... Read Full »
My stomach and hip hurt, and I pass gas and stools that smell bad. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. My stomach and hip hurt, and my stool and farts smell bad. What should I do? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Since when do you have these complaints? Is there any associated diarrhea or constipation? I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Rule out H.pylori (Helicobacter pylori) infection by taking ... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my acute constipation with foul-smelling gas?
Query: Hello doctor, From the past fortnight, I have a strange change in my stomach. Suddenly, I feel constipated when I wake up in the morning. I have difficulty clearing my stomach. It is taking longer and is requiring more effort but still with no satisfactory results. But later during the day, I feel a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have only two-week long history of these symptoms, which highly suggest an episode of acute gastroenteritis (an infection of the bowel), if you had these symptoms on and off for longer than this, then the diagnosis might be different. After having a meal, ... Read Full »
My 5-year-old daughter suffers from on and off stomach pain. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is five years old. She had on and off pain in her stomach and a terrible smell when she farts. Please help me out in this problem. I gave her Cyclopam but was not so effective. She is currently on Colicaid. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first striking point I have noted in your history is the weight of the child. This history coupled with the history of abdominal pain and indigestion may be indicative of a metabolic disorder or disorder associated with digestion of food. It needs to be evaluate... Read Full »
How to reduce excessive flatulence problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43 year old female. I am having flatulence problem. I feel ashamed when I fart in public. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flatulence is a real big problem, especially if you are working and out and about often. Excessive flatulence can indicate indigestion. I advise you to incorporate walking in your daily routine for 30 to 45 minutes. Also, avoid food items that are too spicy, oily or... Read Full »
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