Priya Singh Priya Singh Asked 4 months ago

What does poop smell like with liver disease?

My husband was recently diagnosed with some liver issues, and he's been quite unwell. We've noticed a strange smell sometimes after he uses the bathroom, and I'm a bit concerned. Could this be related to his liver disease?

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Rohan Sawant Rohan Sawant Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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It actually smells extremely foul and different from normal, like something is rotting inside. Mere ek friend ko fatty liver issue tha and he used to complain about this. If you feel it is very weird, just get an LFT done yaar, safety first always.

Gopalakrishnan Iyer Gopalakrishnan Iyer Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

At my age, any digestive issue smells like a major crisis, but liver-related stool has a uniquely terrible, chemical-like odor. It's like my body is protesting against all the parottas I ate in my youth. Better to get a scan done before your bathroom becomes a hazard zone.

Snehal Kulkarni Snehal Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Stool smell becomes very bad and pungent, ho na. The liver is not producing enough bile to digest your regular food, so it smells like rot. Please don't neglect this and take doctor's advice on time.

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

In my sixty years, I have seen that digestion changes are the first sign of liver trouble. It usually has a very heavy, musty, and bad smell because of undigested toxins. Don't worry too much, just eat simple boiled food and consult a good physician soon.

Savita Patil Savita Patil Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

It has a very sharp, offensive smell that is hard to ignore at home. I tried drinking amla juice and methi water, but realized these only help with simple gas, not liver issues. You should definitely show a doctor if the smell stays bad for a week.

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I just recovered from severe jaundice last month and my stool had a very foul, musty smell. It was also very light in color, almost greyish. Once my doctor started the treatment and my liver enzymes came down, the smell went back to normal.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, when your liver is unhappy, your digestion is totally ruined and the stool smells super bad. I had to stop all my spicy biryani and ghee sweets for a month when my liver was fatty. Simple bland khichdi is the only way to survive this phase.

Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

A bad, heavy smell in the stool shows that the liver fire is low and food is fermenting. In our days, we would drink barley water and take a spoonful of honey with warm water to cool the system. But yes, if the bad smell stays, you must see a vaidyar or modern doctor.

Priyanka Sharma Priyanka Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It can smell quite bad and weirdly sweet or rotten, but don't stress too much yet. Sometimes it's just a temporary stomach upset or something heavy you ate. Just watch it for a day or two and call your family doctor if it doesn't improve.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

When liver digestion goes off, stool smells very rancid because fats aren't breaking down. If your doctor clears you, light morning walks and drinking warm water can help keep digestion moving. Keep your active routine going while you get your reports.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please do not ignore this symptom like I did with my digestion issues years ago. If the smell is very metallic or foul along with pale color, it means your liver is struggling. Get it checked by a specialist immediately before things get complicated.

Naveen Gupta Naveen Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

The smell is very strong, pungent, and sour because fats are not digesting properly. If you are going for liver tests, check packages at local diagnostic centers because individual blood tests cost much more. A complete lipid profile and LFT combo is usually cheaper.

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