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My 2 year old daughter's poop smells like ammonia that clogs your lungs, its also almost black. she eats a variety of foods. she's often constipated?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

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Black stools: should be checked for blood a lot of time it is related to intolerance to foods like excessive milk drinking.this could also account for his constipation he should drink no more than 16-20 oz of milk and eat more fruits and vegetables

Answered 11/30/2016

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A member asked:

My 2 year old daughter's poop smells like ammonia that clogs your lungs, its also almost black. she eats a variety of foods. she's often constipated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

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