Even if a person is completely he althy, after a bowel movement, an unpleasant smell always remains in the toilet. But if a sharp smell of feces suddenly appeared, then perhaps some diseases develop in the body, although this is often associated with food that was consumed the day before.
The smell of human waste is formed by gases that are produced during the digestion and breakdown of food.
Normal indicators
Normal stool should occur daily or every two days 1-2 times without any strain. After a bowel movement, there should be a feeling of comfort. A deviation from the norm is considered if a person goes to the toilet "in a big way" once in three days, or diarrhea bothers for 5 or more days.
The amount of feces varies from 150 to 400 grams. The more plant foods, the more bowel movements. The color of the feces is brown. Deviations in color are acceptable after eating certain dishes, for example, if carrots are abused, feces can becomeorange tint. But if it turns dark green or black, and this lasts more than 5 days, then most likely a disease has appeared: cirrhosis or an ulcer.
The consistency of bowel movements can also tell a lot. Ideally, feces are 30% processed food and 30% water. Another indicator is the shape of the feces. In a he althy person, they should be cylindrical and sausage-shaped.
Smell of feces
If the body is he althy, then the bowel movements should have an unpleasant, but not pungent odor. If there are problems with the digestive process, stagnant processes begin in the intestines, undigested food begins to rot, pathogenic bacteria appear and, as a result, an unpleasant odor.
In general, regardless of the smell of faeces, the causes are usually standard - diet or certain diseases.
Sour stools
The most common cause of a sour stench is food that was eaten the day before. Less often, but still, some diseases can provoke a sour smell of stool:
- intestinal infections;
- Crohn's disease;
- allergic to certain foods;
- celiac disease;
- not enough pancreatic enzyme;
- inflammatory processes.
In addition to the stench, diarrhea may appear, and tormented by increased gas formation. In acute intestinal disorders, vomiting may occur.
In infancy, this problem appears against the background of an allergic reaction to artificial complementary foods. Atchildren under the age of 2 years, such a problem may be associated with rotavirus infection, colitis, dysbacteriosis or fermentative dispersion.
When body temperature rises up to 39 degrees against the background of sour feces, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor.
Most often, getting rid of this problem is very simple. It is necessary to normalize nutrition, adults should stop taking alcoholic beverages, and babies should change their diet.
Smelly stool
This problem very often appears on the background of the use of a large number of vegetables, which in their composition have a lot of phytoncides. First of all, it is garlic and onions. And this is due to the fact that these products destroy the pathogenic microflora, which is present in small quantities in the intestines of each person.
Provocative foods also include legumes, cabbage and foods that contain a lot of fat. The provocateurs of the fetid odor of feces also include the so-called artificial foods, that is, those in which a large number of stabilizers, preservatives and flavors.
In children, this smell often indicates that there is dysbacteriosis. In parallel, a rash may appear on the body. It can also occur against the background of antimicrobial or antibacterial therapy.
The most dangerous symptom is the smell of feces, similar to the smell of rotten carrion. This symptom is typical for malignant neoplasms in the intestine, so you should immediately contactdoctor. Perhaps this is not the reason, but the examination should be done.
Eliminate the smell of feces. Treatment
If the stench of feces appeared against the background of dysbacteriosis, then the following drugs are used in therapy: Bifidumbacterin, Laktofiltrum and others.
Problems often appear on the background of an allergic reaction. One of the most allergenic foods is honey, milk, citrus fruits, chocolate. Along with a change in the smell of feces, a rash and peeling often appear on the skin. It can also torment flatulence, diarrhea and even chills. Food allergies can be cured in only one way - eliminate the foods that provoke it from the diet. In symptomatic therapy, the following drugs are used: Suprastin, Loratadin, Claritin and Tavegil. In addition to taking medications, it is recommended to cleanse the intestines of toxins and toxins, for this you can use activated charcoal, Polyphepan or Neosmectin.
Intestinal diseases
The unpleasant smell of feces in an adult or a child is often associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. To determine the cause, it is necessary to examine the intestines and take a stool test, make a coprogram.
If "enteritis" or "colitis" was diagnosed, then, most likely, along with a change in the smell of the patient, flatulence, bloating, intestinal cramps, and pressure in the lower abdomen are disturbing. For treatment, first of all, table No. 4 according to Pevzner is used. As a symptomatic treatment, carminative drugs, antispasmodics, laxatives, and in extreme cases, antibiotics are used.
Worm infestations
The smell of feces in a child often changes against the background of the presence of worms. After all, this problem is inherent in children who have not yet reached the age of 14. At this age, they still do not know how to carefully monitor hygiene.
In addition to the fetid odor, in the presence of parasites, diarrhea or, conversely, constipation, rumbling in the stomach, pallor of the skin, and a decrease in the resistance of the whole organism as a whole can appear.
In this case, anthelmintic drugs are used, for example, Dekaris, Nemozol, Levamisole and others. However, they should not be prescribed to the child on their own. First of all, it is necessary to undergo an examination to determine the type of parasites. In addition, all drugs for worms are very toxic, so the doctor should determine the dose for the child. The main thing is to get rid of parasites without fail, as there is a risk that in the future the child will develop systemic anemia, since the worms feed on blood.
Conclusion
In addition to the sour stench of faeces, there may be a putrid odor that is characteristic of constipated persons. A faint smell indicates that what is happening in the small intestine is an accelerated process of evacuation of feces. And if the smell resembles the aroma of rancid butter, then, most likely, the process of decomposition of fats has activated in the intestines.
In most cases, getting rid of bad-smelling stools is quite simple by adjusting your diet. In addition, it is recommended to cook food with high quality (boil well, fry or stew),wash food thoroughly and avoid bacterial infections. Personal hygiene should be carefully monitored, it is better to refuse to use unpasteurized milk. Do not cut vegetables and meat on the same board. Be sure to wash your hands after going to the toilet.
