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My daughter pooped & she sez steam/smoke coming frm it- why?/
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Body heat: Your stool and urine both come out of your body warmer than the environment (especially in winter months). Since your body is warm, they will be at body temperature. When exposed to the cooler air, they may steam up a bit. That is normal.
Answered 3/3/2014
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