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How to fix bad smelling flatulence?

I have extremely acid smelling flatulence?

Male | 72 years old

1 Answer

One cannot make a diagnosis on the basis of the smell of stool alone. In general though, if you have no diarrhea, anemia or weight loss and are up to date on colonoscopy, then consider a low carbohydrate diet (e.g. the low FODMAP diet) to reduce flatulence.
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