What to do if your child has black stool

Black stool in children is a sign of abnormal stool! I believe that if parents encounter the situation that their children have black stools, they must be very worried. So what should they do if their children have black stools? Next, this article will introduce you to what to do if your child has black stools, for your reference only. Friends who want to know more about this can come and have a look!

Children's physique is not as strong as that of adults, so they are easily affected by the outside world. Both weather and food may affect a child's physical condition. It is rare for children to have black stools. What should I do if my child has black stool?

If a child's stool is gray-black, it may be due to iron supplements or indigestion or indigestion of the iron in milk powder. It can usually be prevented and treated by adjusting the diet. During the conditioning period, the child's diet should be simple and light. He can drink some rice soup and eat some porridge. After a period of conditioning, you can add a small amount of vegetables, fruit juice, rice noodles, etc., but remember not to eat too much greasy and difficult to digest food. Eat lighter and choose more easily digestible foods. However, if the black stool is tar-like, it may be more serious. In this case, you should take your child to the hospital in time and follow the doctor's advice for treatment.

In addition, children should be trained to develop good habits of regular bowel movements. Generally speaking, parents can help children gradually develop the habit of regular bowel movements when they are about 3 months old. Starting from 3 months, parents can help their children sit on the potty at regular intervals after feeding every morning. Pay attention to the indoor temperature and the comfort of the potty so that the children do not feel bored or uncomfortable with sitting on the potty.

Exercise is equally important for adults and children. Lack of exercise can sometimes lead to constipation. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that children have a certain amount of activity every day. For children who cannot walk or crawl independently, parents should hold them more or rub their little bellies appropriately instead of leaving them alone in the cradle for a long time.

Parents should also give their children more water and bananas on a daily basis, but not in excess, to promote digestion. When feeding milk powder to children, adding a little glucose in it can achieve the purpose of clearing heat.

The above is an introduction on what to do if your child has black stools. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know what to do if your child has black stools. In fact, most of the reasons why children have black stools are caused by diet. Therefore, parents don’t need to worry too much. The problem can usually be solved by adjusting the child’s diet. If it is not caused by diet, then go to the hospital for a check-up!