Malabsorption is also a common cause of foul-smelling stool. Malabsorption occurs when your body is unable to absorb the proper amount of nutrients from the food you eat. This generally occurs when there’s an infection or disease that prevents your intestines from absorbing nutrients from your food.
Common causes of malabsorption include:
celiac disease, which is a reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents proper absorption of nutrients
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
carbohydrate intolerance, which is an inability to process sugars and starches completely
dairy protein intolerance
food allergies
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Hello Anonymous,
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Malabsorption is also a common cause of foul-smelling stool. Malabsorption occurs when your body is unable to absorb the proper amount of nutrients from the food you eat. This generally occurs when there’s an infection or disease that prevents your intestines from absorbing nutrients from your food.
Common causes of malabsorption include:
celiac disease, which is a reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents proper absorption of nutrients
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
carbohydrate intolerance, which is an inability to process sugars and starches completely
dairy protein intolerance
food allergies
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August 11, 2017 - 8:23amMaryann
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