foul-smelling bowel movements? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

jellybean3009 · 12-18-2006, 01:04 PM

Has anyone been bothered by unusually bad-smelling bowel movements?
Could it be some type infection?

Thanks!

jacksinn · 12-19-2006, 03:45 PM

If you have recently been on antibiotics it can cause foul smelling bm's. The antibiotics change the natural environment in the bowel (like a womans yeast infection) This results in clostridium difficile or well known as c-diff. I have seen this many times in the nursing home where i work. the bm's tend to be loose, mucusy and a strange smell- I would have to say a sour type smell. I have also noticed they can be on the greenish side. Hope this helps you or someone else.

jellybean3009 · 12-19-2006, 09:47 PM

I was on strong antibiotics for the entire month of May. Do you think I could still be having this problem from that?

Harry · 12-19-2006, 11:12 PM

Taking a strong antibiotic does mess up the good friendly bacteria in nyour intestines and it does last a long time if not correced.

To help re-balance the good bacteria you and eat yogurt that contains alot of active cultures and take a probiotic supplement.

Green veggies also help get rid of the smell.

jellybean3009 · 12-20-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry

Taking a strong antibiotic does mess up the good friendly bacteria in nyour intestines and it does last a long time if not correced.

To help re-balance the good bacteria you and eat yogurt that contains alot of active cultures and take a probiotic supplement.

Green veggies also help get rid of the smell.

Harry, I'm so glad you answered. I was wondering what you thought.
I do take probiotics.....2 every morning before breakfast, and I occassionally eat yogurt (Activa) Do you think it would help if I took more probiotics?

I have considered seeing a gastro dr. but I don't like to take medication and I know that's the first thing they think of. I hope I can clear this with supplements and diet.

Thank you.