Sweet-smelling stool can be a sign of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, a bacterial infection that often develops after antibiotic use disrupts the normal gut ecosystem. C. diff infection ...

Imodium contains loperamide, which slows muscle contractions in the gut to reduce diarrhea by allowing the intestines to absorb fluids and nutrients. After taking it, bowel movements become smaller, ...

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