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What Causes Fishy Stools?

Hi,my daughter is 2 and has been experiencing fishy stools for about 6-12 months. Not loose,no mucus or blood. They are often hard and is pellet type poo followed by a softer stool. She still has a lot of cows milk in her diet. Should I be worried? Thanks john
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

You mention that your daughter have problem of fishy stool.Mostly fishy stool is present in giardia infection. You have to do stool examination test for confirm your diagnosis .

Intestinal infection by giardia that cause giardiasis.
This infection spread by contaminated soil.
Before meal not washing a hand that can cause this type of infection.

In cholera there is watery diarrhea present and fishy smell may present.
Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis.

Drink filter water.
Wash a hand before meal.

Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Thanks.
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What Causes Fishy Stools?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You mention that your daughter have problem of fishy stool.Mostly fishy stool is present in giardia infection. You have to do stool examination test for confirm your diagnosis . Intestinal infection by giardia that cause giardiasis. This infection spread by contaminated soil. Before meal not washing a hand that can cause this type of infection. In cholera there is watery diarrhea present and fishy smell may present. Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis. Drink filter water. Wash a hand before meal. Wish you a good health. Take care. Thanks.