Suffering From Smelly Loose Bowel Movements. What Is The Cure?

Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2013

Question: I have had loose bowel movements for months now. There is no pain and I eliminate regularly once in the morning. But each and every movement expels in a violent manner and is completely liquid and there is no pain. The odor is also very offensive. I can't even remember when I had a proper "solid" movement. What do you think it is?

Answered by Dr. omz (2 hours later)

Hello I am Dr.omer and I am here to help you with your query You reported that you have long time loose stool which are explosive in nature, watery in consistency with normal frequency and offensive odour. Based on this description, the following are the plausible cause: Infections like chronic typhoid which are common in the subcontinental area can cause long term explosive / offensive diaarhoea. Parasitic infection can cause the symptoms. Parasites like ascarisis and hook worms are common in India. Irritable bowel is the third possible cause. If you are an alcohol consumer then damage to pancreas (chronic pancreatitis) can cause your symptoms Cancers of intestine does not present in this way as you have described As all the above cause a long term, explosive and water diarrhea for months-years, I suggest you see a doctor and get evaluated. You may need stool test and blood test to conclude the cause. I would recommend that you should go to internist so that he can do the tests for above and get your problem solved I hope this explains your query. Feel free to ask any further questions for clarifications Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. omz (1 hour later)

I have seen an MD who didn't seem very concerned and suggested that "it will pass". It didn't and it has been 2-3 months now. I guess perhaps I should see another MD! I've just started a five-day therapy of Rifagut 400mg tablets thrice daily on the recommendation of a friend. Do you think I should continue this to see if it works before finding another MD? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. omz (5 hours later)

Hello again Thankyou for understanding Rifaximin is used in patients with liver failure , having water in abdomen. The two organisms which infect this water are E.Coli and C.Difficile Rifaximin is only effective for them , as it has short spectrum of activity Infections with E.Coli and C.Difficle are acute, for short duration like 5 days , fever and explosive offensive diarrhoea So it is not suitable for you , may be you have parasitic infection or whatever I told you in last message , as we dont know your cause Dont wait , get a second review from a gastroenterologist, tell him all the history , and he will start doing your work up , as I have explained Hope this helps Feel free to ask any further questions TAke care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. omz (9 hours later)

Thanks for your help and I guess I'll have another go with a new doctor. However, I do note that, after only 2 1/2 days of Rifagut this morning I had my first solid movement! No need to reply and thanks again.