Patient's question:
The child has had black stools for the past two days and also has difficulty sleeping at night, waking up three or four times during the night. What could be the reason for this? Thank you.Medical history and treatment effectiveness: None.
What kind of assistance is needed: Are there any methods? Do you need to take medication?
Doctor's answer:
Normal stool appears yellow or golden yellow, with a uniform, creamy consistency and a sweet-sour odor but no strong smell. There is no obvious mucus, occasionally with granular curd-like particles or a slight greenish tint. It is excreted 3-5 times daily, and in some children, it can reach 6-7 times a day, but each amount is not large, and the characteristics are good. Weight gain is normal, and the nutritional status is excellent. This is not a pathological condition and does not require any intervention.If a child normally has 1-2 bowel movements daily but suddenly has 5-6 or more, and the stool contains more moisture or undigested food residue, it is necessary to seek medical attention for follow-up.
Recommendation: If the child is experiencing recurrent symptoms of indigestion, consider giving them many yeast tablets.