Why is the stool fishy and smelly? Analysis of health topics hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of intestinal health has triggered widespread discussions on social media and health forums, especially "abnormal stool odor" has become a hot search topic. This article will combine the popular data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the causes of fishy stool from a medical perspective and provide structured data for readers' reference.
1. Popularity list of related topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| Ranking | keywords | Search volume (10,000 times) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Causes of smelly stool | 28.5 | Baidu, Zhihu |
| 2 | Intestinal flora imbalance | 19.3 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Effects of a high-protein diet | 15.7 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| 4 | gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms | 12.1 | Professional medical forum |
2. Analysis of common causes of fishy stools
According to medical research and feedback from netizens, fishy-smelling stools may be related to the following factors:
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Recommended actions |
|---|---|---|
| dietary factors | Excessive intake of high-protein foods such as meat and seafood | Increase dietary fiber and have a balanced diet |
| intestinal diseases | Enteritis, gastrointestinal bleeding (fishy smell accompanied by black stool) | Seek medical examination promptly |
| flora imbalance | Overuse of antibiotics or insufficient probiotics | Supplement probiotics such as Bifidobacterium |
| Metabolic abnormalities | Abnormal liver or pancreatic function | Liver function test+ultrasound examination |
3. Cases hotly discussed by netizens and interpretations by doctors
Among the popular questions on Zhihu: "My stool smells fishy for a week in a row",Gastroenterologist@Professor LiThe reply pointed out: “When fishy odor is accompanied by mucus in stool, bacterial dysentery or amoebic infection needs to be ruled out first.”
Weibo topics# stool smell depends on health#Next, nutritionist @health小王 suggested: "If there is a sudden abnormal smell, you should record a 3-day food diary to compare and check for allergens."
4. Comparison of health improvement plans
| Plan type | Implementation method | Effective time | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| diet modification | Reduce red meat, increase fruits and vegetables | 3-5 days | Those with mild symptoms |
| probiotic supplement | 10 billion CFU strains daily | 1-2 weeks | antibiotic users |
| medical examination | Regular stool + colonoscopy | Instant diagnosis | Those accompanied by abdominal pain/blood in the stool |
5. Latest research trends
The latest paper in June of the International Journal of Gastroenterology states:hydrogen sulfide gasIt is the main substance that causes the suspicious smell of feces and is related to the excessive proliferation of sulfate-reducing bacteria in the intestine. It is recommended to improve through a low-sulfur diet (reducing onions, broccoli, etc.).
Summary:Changes in stool odor are the body’s “health signal.” Short-term changes can be improved by adjusting your diet, while long-term abnormalities require professional medical intervention. It is recommended to refer to the data in this article based on your own situation and deal with intestinal problems scientifically.
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