Why does shit smell sour? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "sour and smelly stool" has become one of the hot search topics in the health field, and many netizens are concerned about the relationship between defecation odor and health. This article will combine the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the reasons behind this phenomenon and provide scientific suggestions.
1. Top 5 health topics in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | associated diseases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shit smells sour | 28.5 | Indigestion, intestinal flora imbalance |
| 2 | Bitter mouth and dry mouth | 22.1 | Hepatobiliary diseases, diabetes |
| 3 | Insomnia and dreaminess | 19.8 | neurasthenia, anxiety disorder |
| 4 | Itchy skin | 17.3 | Allergy, abnormal liver and kidney function |
| 5 | Palpitations and chest tightness | 15.6 | heart disease, anemia |
2. 6 common causes of sour and smelly feces
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| dietary factors | High-protein/high-fat diet, lactose intolerance | 42% |
| Intestinal flora imbalance | Overgrowth of harmful bacteria | 23% |
| Malabsorption | Pancreatic/gallbladder disease | 15% |
| infectious diarrhea | bacterial/viral infection | 10% |
| metabolic diseases | diabetic ketosis | 6% |
| drug effects | Antibiotics, iron supplements, etc. | 4% |
3. Improvement plans suggested by experts
1.Diet modification:Reduce the intake of red meat and dairy products, increase dietary fiber (25-30g per day), and recommend foods such as oatmeal and apples.
2.Probiotic supplements:Clinical data shows that after 4 weeks of continuous supplementation with bifidobacteria, 67% of the subjects had reduced fecal odor.
3.Indications for medical treatment:If accompanied by the following symptoms, you need to seek medical attention promptly: persistent diarrhea, weight loss, bloody stool, fever, etc.
4. Answers to related hot search questions
| Hot search questions | concise answer |
|---|---|
| Is it normal for babies to have sour and smelly stools? | Breastfeeding is normal, milk powder feeding needs to be checked for allergies |
| What is the difference between sour smell and rancid smell? | Sourness and odor are often caused by indigestion, and rancidity may alert you to intestinal infection. |
| How long does it take for probiotics to take effect? | It usually takes 2-4 weeks, and needs to be adjusted with diet |
5. Tips for healthy living
• Drink 1500-2000ml of water every day. Lack of water will aggravate the odor of feces
• Recommended “20-20-20” exercise rule: sit for 20 minutes, move for 20 seconds, and walk 2,000 steps a day
• Regular intestinal health check-ups, colonoscopy is recommended every 2 years for those over 40 years old
From the above analysis, it can be seen that the odor of defecation is related to many factors. If there is still no improvement after adjusting your lifestyle, it is recommended to go to the gastroenterology department for stool testing and colonoscopy to rule out organic diseases. Maintaining scientific knowledge and avoiding excessive anxiety are the keys to maintaining intestinal health.
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