I've been having really frequent bowel movements lately, and the stool has a super foul smell. Its often runny, and I keep feeling bloated because of all the gas. What could be going on here? Should I be worried?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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did u have food at an unusual place after which all the symptoms have started... if yes then it might be due to indigestion or food poisoning... I suggest you to take good amount of water and take soda or lemon juice so that you will get feel better....please also meet a physician....thank you

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