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Should I Consult The Specialist For The Sweet Smell Of Stools Having Being Diagnosed For Crohn's Disease Few Years Ago?

I have Crohns disease and have had 3 resections. I have not had any pain for approx. 10 years so believe I have no active disease at the moment. I have noticed of late, though that my stools have a sweet smell, and as is usually the case is not formed. lIs this ok and should I consult my specialist even though I have no other symptoms.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Hi,
Sweet smelling stools may result from medicines in syrup forms., food habits.If there is no problem, you need not bother about it,
Soft & bulky stools smelling sweet ,probably are due to lac of enzymes digesting sugar- so it accumulates in stools & gives it a sweet smell.- such condition probably indicates a digestive enzyme supplement by your doctor's advice.
However it's better to have a periodic check up by your Gastro enterologist for early detection of crohn's disease. Thanks.
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Should I Consult The Specialist For The Sweet Smell Of Stools Having Being Diagnosed For Crohn's Disease Few Years Ago?

Hi, Sweet smelling stools may result from medicines in syrup forms., food habits.If there is no problem, you need not bother about it, Soft & bulky stools smelling sweet ,probably are due to lac of enzymes digesting sugar- so it accumulates in stools & gives it a sweet smell.- such condition probably indicates a digestive enzyme supplement by your doctor s advice. However it s better to have a periodic check up by your Gastro enterologist for early detection of crohn s disease. Thanks.