What does bowel cancer poop smell like?

Honestly, I haven't experienced this myself, but I heard from a friend whose grandad had it. He said the poop became unusually smelly, like really foul, metallic, or kind of like rotting meat. Not just a normal bad smell, but something distinctly different and worse. It's not a pleasant topic, but definitely something to tell a doc if you notice it.

Beta, agar shauch mein bahot hi alag, badboo aaye, jaise koi lohe jaisi ya bahut kharab si, toh yeh achha nahi hota. Khaaskar agar khoon bhi dikhe. Apne ghar ke bade doctor ko dikhao. Yeh sab chhupana nahi chahiye. Apna khayal rakho.

My child, it is important to pay attention to all signals your body gives. If your stool has a very unusual, foul, or metallic odor, it could be a sign of internal changes, possibly due to blood. Do not be afraid, but do consult a good doctor. Have faith, take care of your body, and all will be well.

Haha, not the most glamorous question, but important! 😄 So, usually, if it's bowel cancer, the poop can have a very, very strong, foul, or even metallic smell. It's not your usual 'oops, that was bad' smell, it's different and persistent. If you notice something like that, definitely get it checked out! 🩺 Better safe than sorry! 😊

When someone has bowel cancer, the stool might have a very strong, foul smell, often described as metallic or 'rotten.' This can happen if there's bleeding in the bowel or if food isn't digested properly. It's a significant change. Just like I monitor my blood sugar, you need to monitor such changes in your body and consult a gastroenterologist promptly.

Look, it's not a pleasant thing to discuss, but important. If someone has bowel cancer, their poop can smell very, very foul – a strong, unusual, sometimes metallic or 'dead' smell. It's not just regular bad poop smell. This is a red flag, so if you notice such a drastic change, don't waste time, go to the doctor immediately.