Patient's question:
Main symptoms: Long intervals between bowel movements, infrequent defecation, and dark stools.Onset time: Recently.
Laboratory test results: None.
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: None.
Doctor's answer:
For black stool, it is necessary to first check a stool routine and occult blood test to see if there are any inflammation or gastrointestinal bleeding issues. If there are, timely symptomatic treatment should be administered. If not, try to find the cause of the black stool, such as medication.If the child only has prolonged defecation time or constipation without intestinal inflammation, you can use "lactulose" to treat them. This is a type of large-molecule sugar with a very good taste and can promote intestinal movement. The large molecules can retain moisture in the intestine, soften the stool, and thus allow the stool to be excreted regularly.