Patient's question:
Black stool, Onset time: Test results: Previous treatment and effectiveness: The baby is 52 days old, mixed feeding. The past two days, some black stool was noticed, with three bowel movements per day, one of which was black. The baby is in good spirits. Could this be a digestive issue? Why is there black stool?Doctor's answer:
Because many patients with ulcers have split blisters, they are not easily noticeable. The reason is that the blistering is slow and the amount of bleeding is very small, so the color of the stool does not appear to change under the naked eye. The body's compensatory mechanism also prevents the symptoms of excessive blood loss from being expressed. Only when the blistering speed is relatively fast and the amount of bleeding is relatively large is it possible for patients to notice a change in the characteristics of their stool again, such as the discharge of black, tarry stools. True black stools: When the amount is relatively large, they appear bright black, most like asphalt used for paving roads. Most patients have a history, such as stomach pain, ulcers, liver cirrhosis, or have taken certain stomach-injuring anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients may also experience symptoms such as palpitations, rapid heartbeat, fainting, and pale complexion (only appear in severe cases).