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My 7yr old daughter has burps that smell like rotten eggs , she has a dairy allergy & we avoid dairy .what is the possible reason & treatment?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rotten egg burps: Rotten egg burps are formed from the release of hydrogen sulfide gas that can be produced, by small bacterial overgrowth, infection, certain drug but mostly food primarily vegetables. Treatment is usually helped by drinking lots of water or eating fresh fruit.

Answered 1/30/2014

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