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What Causes Loose Bowel Movements That Smell Like Ammonia?
What causes loose stools that smell like ammonia ? My mother, 92, just got done being treated for UTI with Rocephin in ER and Keflex x 5 days. Her stalls were formed and normal during this time. Now , again, there is a very strong ammonia smell when voided and passed ? some still this evening.
Tue, 14 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
* As per my clinical experience, the issue of loose bowel movements
with atypical smell suggest intestine infection with some sort of
bacteria or virus altering the gut homeostasis and intestine flora.
* I recommend to continue suggested antibiotic, dietary measures with
plenty of liquids to combat the issue faster.
Wish your mom fine recovery.
Take care.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
* As per my clinical experience, the issue of loose bowel movements
with atypical smell suggest intestine infection with some sort of
bacteria or virus altering the gut homeostasis and intestine flora.
* I recommend to continue suggested antibiotic, dietary measures with
plenty of liquids to combat the issue faster.
Wish your mom fine recovery.
Take care.
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