Patient's question:
Problem Description: I have been experiencing belching, passing gas, intestinal rumbling, and changes in stool characteristics (sometimes coarse, sometimes thin, sometimes dark brown in color, and sometimes normal yellow) for the past two and a half months. I went to the hospital and saw a traditional Chinese medicine doctor who prescribed herbal decoctions. After drinking them for a week, my belching and passing gas reduced significantly, and the sound of intestinal rumbling also became quieter. However, recently, I noticed orange-red mucus-like sticky fluid on the toilet paper, with it present in the creases of the stool. I wonder if this is pus or blood or mucus stool. What color is normal mucus stool? I only have it when the stool is dry and hard, turning dark brown, but when the stool is not dry or hard, it doesn't appear. The mucus I mentioned is not bright red like blood; it is darker than blood. What could be the cause of this?Doctor's answer:
In the above situation, it is necessary to consider the possibility of enteritis. It is recommended to undergo a colonoscopy for a definitive diagnosis. In addition to timely treatment for pediatric acute gastritis, patients need to consult experts frequently and maintain communication with their doctors. Patients should also pay attention to dietary aspects, such as maintaining a balanced diet and keeping a positive mood. At the same time, patients should choose a professional hospital for diagnosis and treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.