Popcorn-smelling poop in adults is nothing weird and may be normal in fact. You’d be surprised at how much of what you eat has a corn byproduct in it.
Asides from food, corn syrup alone contribute a lot and may explain why your poop smell like popcorn.
Eating foods high in fat or protein. Plus, consuming corn byproducts could cause your bowel movement to smell like poop corn.
Yes! Pop-poop or Popoop as I call it can also be caused by foods like chicken, mayo sandwiches, cheese, pepper skewers, baked potatoes, and cookies.
Mango juice and cranberry ice tea are also contributing factors.
Warning: Do not eat your feces even if they smell like popcorn or buttered popcorn!
Why Does My Poop Smell Like Buttered Popcorn?
Your poop smells like buttered popcorn because the bacteria in your GI tract can make a rancid smell based on butyric acid, which is a component of butter.
There may also be a sulfurous note, especially if you are taking medications that break down to Sulphur, like mercaptopurine or sulfasalazine.
Or it could just be a sign of nutrient deficiency and dehydration.
Why Does My Fart Smell Like Buttered Popcorn?
Your fart smells like buttered popcorn because the bacteria in your GI tract can make a rancid smell based on butyric acid, which is a component of butter.
There may also be a sulfurous note, especially if you are taking medications that break down to Sulphur, like mercaptopurine or sulfasalazine.
Or it could just be a sign of nutrient deficiency and dehydration.
Why Does My Urine or Pee Smell Like Buttered Popcorn?
Your urine or pee smells like buttered popcorn because the bacteria in your GI tract can make a rancid smell based on butyric acid, which is a component of butter.
There may also be a sulfuruous note, especially if you are taking medications that break down to Sulphur, like mercaptopurine or sulfasalazine.
Or it could just be a sign of diabetes, nutrient deficiency, and dehydration.
Symptoms Of Sweet Smelling Poop
Well, it’s obvious. Your poop will smell sweet, relating to honey!
What Causes Sweet Smelling Stool?
Sugar. Lots of it.
ALSO SEE: Why Does My Period Blood Smell Like Poop?
What Causes My Diarrhea to Smell So Sweet?
- Fermentation in your gut
- Over intake of sugar
- Could be Cdiff. No fun
- Clostridioides difficile infection
Is Sweet Smelling Poop A Sign Of Diabetes?
Yes, and NO. We recommend getting yourself checked anyways.
My Poop Smells Like Baby Poop
Your poop smells like baby poop because you are either a vegetarian or have been eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and not much meat lately.
The poop smell similarity you perceive now is only because your diets are similar.
Does Your Poop Smell Like Your Formula Fed Baby’s Poop?
It is because you and your baby live together and being close all the time causes you two to share gut bacteria.
Does Your Fart Smell Like Your Formula Fed Baby’s Poop?
It is because you and your baby live together and being close all the time causes you two to share gut bacteria.
Does Your Poop Smell Like Your Breastfeeding Baby’s Poop?
Yes, it’s normal since there are a ton of chemical reactions that happen between mom and baby. Hence, the similarities in smell.
Why Does My Poop Smell Sweet After Alcohol?
Alcohol makes your poop and pee smell very sweet or slightly fruity since it affects the bacteria in our guts. In some cases, this may mean that you are dehydrated.
Why Do I Smell Like Buttered Popcorn When I Sweat?
You may be diabetic or maybe having too many sugars in your drinks and food lately.
I recommend seeing a doctor. In the meantime, Maybe you should take a bath bro… use soap and a washcloth. The smell should go away. And put on clean clothes, and wash your bedding too. Eat less garlic.
Poop Smells Like Popcorn After Covid
Your poop might smell like popcorn after a covid infection or recovery due to medications or your body trying to recover.
Pregnancy Poop Smells Like Popcorn
Popcorn urine or poop can be a sign of diabetes or a dangerous condition known as preeclampsia.
Preeclampsia is a poorly-understood condition of pregnancy and one of its signs is increased blood pressure in women who aren’t hypertensive before getting pregnant.
It could also cause kidney damage, which can result in proteins being excreted in the urine, causing that characteristic popcorn-y smell.
Other symptoms include:
- Less urine than usual
- Headaches
- Tummy aches
- Swelling (severe edema) and
If left untreated, could result in the death of both mom and fetus.
Baby’s Poop Smells Like Popcorn
Your baby’s poop smells like popcorn because they’re fed exclusively on breast milk or he/she is fed on a 50/50 (formula and breast milk).
Enjoy it! Once they start solids.. Gag.