Patient's question:
After taking traditional Chinese medicine, I felt uncomfortable in my stomach. Later, I stopped taking it and started taking stomach medicine and digestive tablets. I noticed black stools. I don't know if it's a reaction to the later medication or gastrointestinal bleeding. If it is gastrointestinal bleeding, is it stomach bleeding or intestinal bleeding?Doctor's answer:
First, the recurrence of black stools may be related to the consumption of traditional Chinese medicine or having skin issues. I recommend that in this case, it is still necessary to seek follow-up treatment and undergo a thorough examination.Second, it is very correct for you to stop using traditional Chinese medicine. Regardless of what illness this medicine is intended to treat, causing stomach pain suggests it may not be very appropriate. It is recommended to adjust the formula.
For patients with stomach pain, while seeking symptomatic treatment, dietary therapy can be used as supplementary treatment in daily life. It is essential to avoid excessive hunger or fullness in daily eating habits and never overeat or binge on food.