HomeoRemedyStool with putrid, carrion-like odor
- Stool has a putrid, carrion-like odor
- Diarrhea is profuse, gushing, and painless
- Excessive thirst, especially in children
Overview
Fetid stool, also known as offensive stools, is a condition characterized by foul-smelling bowel movements. This can be a sign of various underlying digestive issues or infections.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Cadaverous, worse during sleep
- Cadaverous, offensive-smelling stools
- Symptoms worse during sleep
- Haemorrhagic tendencies
Sour-smelling stools with colic and constant urge to pass stool
- Sour-smelling stools
- Colic and abdominal pain, especially around the navel
- Irritability and restlessness in the child
Offensive, urine-like diarrhea
- Offensive, urine-like odor to stools
- Frothy, light-colored diarrhea
- Child wants to be held and does not want to lie down
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Baptisia tinctoriaHorribly offensive, brown-black, painless, involuntary diarrheaPsorinumStool like spoiled eggAsa foetidaWatery stools with most disgusting odorArsenicum albumCadaverous odor of stoolsCalcarea carbonicaSour-smelling stoolsGraphitesFetid, thin diarrhea with burning pains before and after stoolsApis mellificaHydrocephaloid state with sensorial depression
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Get the appSee a doctor if
- Persistent or worsening foul-smelling stools accompanied by severe abdominal pain, fever, or signs of dehydration
- Foul-smelling stools in infants or young children, which may indicate a more serious underlying condition
- Foul-smelling stools accompanied by blood, mucus, or other unusual substances in the stool
Everyday tips
- Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated to help flush out your digestive system
- Eat a diet rich in fiber-containing foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, to promote regular bowel movements
- Avoid foods that may be triggering your foul-smelling stools, such as dairy products, spicy or fried foods, or foods high in sugar
- Practice good hygiene, including thorough handwashing after using the bathroom, to prevent the spread of any underlying infections
Related health issues
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