Question
An advanced cancer patient has not eaten for a week and is only receiving intravenous nutrition. Recently, they have been frequently passing black stools. Could you please inquire about the possible causes?
Answer
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, the patient may be experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding. It is recommended to conduct relevant tests immediately to confirm the diagnosis. If bleeding is confirmed, hemostatic medications can be used for stop bleeding. Additionally, combining anti-tumor traditional Chinese medicine treatment can help achieve tumor suppression, tumor regression, and immune enhancement, thereby controlling the progression of the disease. For pediatric patients with bone tumors, in addition to timely treatment, daily care is also crucial. The patient should rest well and strengthen nutritional supplementation to reduce the risk of recurrence.