Question
The child has been experiencing black stool for two consecutive days, accompanied by jelly-like pus. Should this be considered as diarrhea or enteritis? What medications should be administered after the child licks ice cream and develops this symptom?
Answer
If the child also exhibits symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and excessive sweating along with the black stool, it is advisable to visit a local hospital for a fiberoptic gastroscopy and liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen ultrasound examination to determine the cause of the black stool. Black stools can be due to food effects or may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding. Considering the possibility of gastrointestinal bleeding, it is recommended to undergo fecal occult blood testing, routine blood tests, and a gastroscopy. It is not recommended to self-administer medication before a diagnosis is made; professional medical advice should be followed.