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High-Fiber Foods
Certainhigh-fiber foodscan cause you to have smelly farts.
Constipation
Smelly farts can be a symptom ofconstipationhaving fewer than two or three bowel movements per week.
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Constipation causes stool (poop) to sit in your digestive tract for longer than usual.
The longer the stool remains in your colon, the more gas you produce.
Examples of medications that can contribute include:
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Colon Cancer
Though having smelly farts is usually harmless, excessive gas may be a sign ofcolon cancer.
Smelly farts can also occur when a tumor from colon cancer causes a significantbowel obstruction.
However, persistent smelly gas may indicate an underlying health problem or the need for dietary changes.
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