Patient's question:
10-month-old baby has been having black bowel movements these days. What could be the reason? The frequency of bowel movements is normal and not runny.Medical history and treatment effectiveness: A few days ago, the baby had a cold and took medicine, which has been stopped for two or three days. However, the black bowel movements still occurred for 2-3 days.
Desired help: Is there any way to regulate this?
Doctor's answer:
Black stool, first, be alert to whether there is gastrointestinal bleeding, pay close attention to carefully observe whether the baby's complexion is pale. Second, it may also be possible that the baby has consumed black traditional Chinese medicine. It is necessary to distinguish, and it is recommended to perform a routine fecal occult blood test. If it is gastrointestinal bleeding, it is necessary to seek medical attention early. If not, probiotics can be used to adjust the intestinal flora.