Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhea and other more severe intestinal problems if it gains a foothold in the colon. People with a C. difficile infection typically experience loose to watery diarrhea with a distinctive foul odor and abdominal cramps. read more
Diarrhea can smell worse that normal bowel movements because it often has a bacterial or viral origin; more microorganisms means more foul-smelling gases and fecal matter will be produced. read more