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Foul-smelling stool

Foul-smelling stool: Introduction

Foul-smelling stool: The occurrence of stool that has an offensive smell. See free access online books about Foul-smelling stool below. See detailed information below for a list of 51 causes of Foul-smelling stool, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Medical Books Excerpts
  • MELENA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • RECTAL PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • DIARRHEA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Melena
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Constipation
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Melena
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Constipation
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Diarrhea
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Hematochezia
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Constipation
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hematochezia
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Constipation
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Drug interactions causing Foul-smelling stool:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Foul-smelling stool as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 2 drug interactions causing Foul-smelling stool

Detailed list of causes of Foul-smelling stool

The list below shows some of the causes of Foul-smelling stool mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 51 causes of Foul-smelling stool

How Common are these Causes of Foul-smelling stool?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Foul-smelling stool. Of the 51 causes of Foul-smelling stool that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 47 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 51 causes of Foul-smelling stool

Conditions listing symptoms: Foul-smelling stool:

The following list of conditions have 'Foul-smelling stool' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Acanthocytosis ... foul-smelling stool
  • Autoimmune thyroid disease associated Celiac Disease ... Foul-smelling stool

    C

  • Celiac Disease ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 1 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 10 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 11 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 12 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 13 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 2 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 3 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 4 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 5 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 6 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 7 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 8 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 9 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Cholestasis, progressive familial intrahepatic 1 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Cholestasis, progressive familial intrahepatic 2 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Cholestasis, progressive familial intrahepatic 3 ... foul-smelling stool
  • Collagenous celiac disease ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Congenital short bowel ... foul-smelling stool

    D

  • Down's syndrome associated Celiac Disease ... Foul-smelling stool

    G

  • Giardia ... foul-smelling stool, foul-smelling stools

    P

  • Pancreatic insufficiency ... foul-smelling stool
  • PFIC ... foul-smelling stool
  • Psychiatric disorders associated Celiac Disease ... Foul-smelling stool

    R

  • Refractory Celiac Disease ... Foul-smelling stool

    S

  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 1 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 10 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 11 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 12 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 13 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 2 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 3 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 4 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 5 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 6 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 7 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 8 ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9 ... Foul-smelling stool

    T

  • Tropical sprue ... foul smelling stool
  • Turner syndrome associated Celiac Disease ... Foul-smelling stool
  • Type 1 diabetes related Celiac Disease ... Foul-smelling stool

    U

  • Ulcerative colitis ... foul-smelling stool

    W

  • Whipple's Disease ... foul-smelling stool
  • William's syndrome associated Celiac Disease ... Foul-smelling stool

    Y

  • Yorifuji Okuno syndrome ... Foul smelling stools

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  • Causes of Foul-smelling stool Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Foul-smelling stool based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?

    Classifications of Foul-smelling stool:

    Medical Conditions associated with Foul-smelling stool:

    Stool odor (59 causes), Stool symptoms (2234 causes), Bowel problems (2317 causes), Odor symptoms (98 causes), Digestive symptoms (4367 causes), Abdominal symptoms (3099 causes)

    Symptoms related to Foul-smelling stool:

    Stool odor (59 causes), Stool symptoms (2234 causes), Constipation (535 causes), Diarrhea (1887 causes), Acanthocytosis, Accessory navicular bone, Autoimmune thyroid disease associated Celiac Disease, Celiac Disease, Susceptibility to 1

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