Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Asked 6 months ago

What does colon cancer poop smell like?

My uncle had colon cancer and sometimes he would talk about strange changes. It might be a sensitive topic, but I'm trying to understand the signs. What does colon cancer poop typically smell like?

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Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Beti, usually stool has its own smell, but if it's very bad, like a very strong, foul smell, much worse than usual, that is a bad sign. Especially if there is blood or other changes, you must go to the doctor quickly. Don't delay.

Nikhil Sharma Nikhil Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, if you're asking about the smell, it means you're noticing something off, and that's enough reason to get it checked. While foul-smelling stool can happen for many reasons, if it's unusually strong, persistent, and accompanied by other symptoms like blood or changes in bowel habits, please, please see a doctor. Don't take chances.

Deepa Kadam Deepa Kadam Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

A very foul or strong metallic smell in stool, especially if it's dark or tarry, can be due to blood. When blood is digested, it can cause a distinct, often unpleasant smell. But this isn't a definitive sign, just one of several. The main thing is any new, persistent, and unusual change in bowel habits or appearance.

Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Generally, very foul or different-than-usual smelling stool, often described as 'metallic' or 'putrid', can be a sign of bleeding higher up in the digestive tract. The blood gets digested and changes the smell. If you're noticing this consistently along with other changes like color or shape, it's definitely time for a doctor's visit to rule out serious issues.

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yeah, if the smell is very foul or like blood, it's a definite red flag. Please get it checked by a doc.

Kavita Shah Kavita Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Okay, so when blood is digested, it can make poop smell really, really strong and different, sometimes metallic or just unusually foul. 🤢 If you notice a persistent, super-bad smell that's not normal for you, especially with other changes, it's a definite sign to talk to your doctor! Better safe than sorry. 💖

Arjun Kumar Arjun Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Look, people can describe smells in a million ways, and 'foul' is subjective. Relying on smell alone for something as serious as colon cancer is dangerous. If you have any unusual changes in your bowel movements – color, consistency, or smell – the ONLY right thing to do is see a doctor for proper diagnosis. Don't google symptoms, get professional help.

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