Question
Recently, some parents have reported that their infants are experiencing diarrhea symptoms and are currently taking anti-diarrheal granules, baby spleen powder, and oral rehydration salts. However, the baby is passing black stools. The parents are wondering if pediatric diarrhea medication can cause changes in the color of the baby’s stool?
Answer
If the baby has black stools, it is recommended that parents should immediately take the child to the hospital for examination. In this situation, a routine stool test should be conducted to confirm the condition. Black stools can sometimes indicate bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Generally, color changes caused by medication are usually harmless, but it is still necessary to receive a diagnosis at the hospital. If confirmed to be caused by medication, there is usually no need to worry excessively, but a visit to the hospital for confirmation is required.