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Fecal odor can become a problem for people who have incontinence problems or those who wear ostomy bags. Those who are incontinent can experience loss of bowel control, which can lead to odor when feces come in contact with skin and clothing.
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People who have had an ostomy surgery must use a pouch to collect feces outside of the body. Pouch odor is rare, but it can result when changing bags, if bags become damaged of if the contents leak on clothing when emptying. Odor can also occur in anyone who has diarrhea or in people who experience fecal incontinence. Regular fecal control can deteriorate if feces become impacted, resulting in constipation. Injury to anal muscles can occur during surgery and childbirth, resulting in fecal incontinence.
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The most common symptom of fecal odor is the smell of feces on the body after a uncontrolled bowel movement. Colostomy odor usually occurs only when changing pouches or if a pouch becomes damaged and expels its contents.
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Stay close to home when diarrhea becomes a problem, if possible. Eat plenty of fiber to fight constipation. Dont put off toileting if incontinence is a problem. Regular exercise can help regulate bowel movements. Those who use ostomy pouches should take care when changing their bags to avoid spilling the contents onto clothing. Cuffing the tail of the pouch prior to emptying should help avoid accidents. Some foods cause more odor than others, while some foods help neutralize odors. Foods that can create excess odor include onion, cabbage, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, garlic and eggs. Orange juice, parsley and active-culture yogurt in the diet help neutralize fecal odor.
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Chlorofresh reduces fecal and ostomy pouch odor.
Chlorella (Green Algae) helps clean the bowels.
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Peppermint calms the stomach and intestines.
REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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