Patient's question:
The baby has been taking the Lanling Oral Liquid and Xia'er Jianwei Kang Granules prescribed by the doctor, and the stool has turned black. A month ago, the baby had a fever and diarrhea.Past Treatment and Effects:
The baby was examined at the Municipal People's Hospital and diagnosed with a viral infection and infectious enteritis. They received intravenous drips for six days and then went home. Ten days later, the baby developed egg-like, watery stools and had diarrhea 7-8 times a day. The Municipal People's Hospital prescribed Lanling Oral Liquid and Xia'er Jianwei Kang Granules. After taking them yesterday, the baby's stool today is black.
Desired Help:
Should the baby continue taking the doctor-prescribed medication, or is this a normal phenomenon?
Doctor's answer:
Viral infection-induced gastroenteritis generally requires about five days to heal. After taking the traditional Chinese medicine granules Lanling Granules and Xia'er Jianwei Granules, the blackening of the stool may occur again due to the herbal components. It is recommended to focus on medication treatment. You can give the child more rice porridge and sugar saline solution to help digest and restore electrolyte balance caused by nausea and vomiting. The above advice is for the question "Why is the baby's stool black after taking the doctor-prescribed Lanling Oral Liquid and Xia'er Jianwei Kang?" It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!