Question

My baby is four and a half months old, and they have been experiencing diarrhea for a month now. They have taken many medications, but there has been no improvement. Recently, after changing doctors, the baby’s stools turned black after taking medication. What is going on? My baby is passing black stools after taking medication, and the allergy test results show no allergies. I want to know what illness my baby might have.

Answer

Based on your description, it seems your baby may have some weakness in the spleen and stomach. The black stools your baby is passing could be related to the medication they are taking. You can give them some Changlekang, Baby Spleen and Stomach Powder, and Tannic Acid Protein, along with dietary adjustments. Reduce the amount of milk you feed them, cook some millet congee, and let them drink the broth on top of the millet (you can also add some salt or sugar), but not eat the millet itself. This way, they get nutrition while also strengthening their spleen and stomach. Wishing your baby a quick recovery. These are suggestions for the question “What to Do When a Four-Month-Old Baby Has Diarrhea for a Month?” I hope this helps you; wishing you health!