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What Causes Diarrhea, Foul Smelling Stools And Body Aches?
Question: Hello, I am 50 year old female, whom had a stomached bug 4 weeks ago. With vomiting and Diarehha. I still have the foul smelling runs. Along with body aches. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
an infection may be present
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different causes of persistent soft stools but with a history of foul smelling stool and body aches, an infection is the most likely cause
Infections can be due virus, bacteria, fungal or parasite.
Infections would cause systemic symptoms such as body aches
It would be best to see your doctor for assessment because at least 1 stool sample (possibly more if nothing is found in the first one) needs to be sent to the lab for analysis.
This would help determine the exact cause
There are other causes of persistent loose stool if infection is definitely ruled out such as food intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, side effect of medication, thyroid disease
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
an infection may be present
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different causes of persistent soft stools but with a history of foul smelling stool and body aches, an infection is the most likely cause
Infections can be due virus, bacteria, fungal or parasite.
Infections would cause systemic symptoms such as body aches
It would be best to see your doctor for assessment because at least 1 stool sample (possibly more if nothing is found in the first one) needs to be sent to the lab for analysis.
This would help determine the exact cause
There are other causes of persistent loose stool if infection is definitely ruled out such as food intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, side effect of medication, thyroid disease
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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