Patient's question:
A 5-year-old boy has a bowel movement generally every 3-5 days. His appetite is normal, and he eats both meat and vegetables. His stools are a bit dark and quite large, sometimes a bit hard. Is this normal? What medication should be used?Doctor's answer:
Dark stools are usually the result of the metabolism of hemoglobin in the intestines, and the sources of hemoglobin are numerous, such as food (blood, animal organs, and meat), gastrointestinal bleeding. Dark stools caused by food generally do not accompany gastrointestinal discomfort. Gastrointestinal discomfort can be caused by three reasons: first, indigestion due to cold; second, acute intestinal inflammation (an acute process); third, the possibility of ulcers should be considered. Treatment suggestions include oral administration of Domperidone, Gentamicin Bismuth Carbonate Capsules, and Berberine. During the illness, rest, drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and pay attention to abdominal warmth.