Patient's question:
, bowel movements 2-4 times a day, relatively loose, like paste, sometimes more in quantity, sometimes less, with curds, for over ten days. Past treatment and effectiveness: took Smecta and Mammai, felt better for two or three days, then worsened after one day. What kind of help do you want: How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
1. Constipation refers to hard stools that are often granular in texture, with reduced frequency. Children may cry or struggle during defecation, and even blood may be present on the surface. This is often caused by picky eating and irregular bowel habits. In some cases, suppositories may be needed to relieve constipation.2. If the stool appears yellow and mucous-like or contains pus and blood, it may indicate bacterial infection or dysentery in the child. If the stool is watery, resembling egg whites, and has a sour odor, viral gastroenteritis is more likely.
3. Normal stools may have a small amount of fresh blood on the surface. If the stool is soft and the child is calm and pain-free during defecation, it may be due to rectal polyps. If the stool is hard, defecation is difficult, and the child experiences pain, it is likely to be anal fissure.
4. Black stools, also known as melena, can occur after consuming animal blood, liver, or excessive meat, or when taking iron or charcoal supplements. If these factors are ruled out, black stools usually suggest upper gastrointestinal bleeding, with common conditions including peptic ulcer, polyps, and hookworm disease.