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What Causes Diarrhea With Black And Sticky Stool?
Hi my daughter is two years old and lately she has had very loose stools that are black in color and very sticky. She just got over MRSA and pneumonia. The medication she was on for MRSA didn t mention any black stools as the side effects.The medicine she was on is called Septra. Should i be concerned?
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of diarrhea with black and sticky stool. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like food intolerance , food allergy , bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. You should take plenty of fluids to re-hydrate. Take diet rich in multivitamins and avoid any oily sharp and fast food. Take diet rich in fibres as well. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole, omeprazole along with loperamide . For now eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of diarrhea with black and sticky stool. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like food intolerance , food allergy , bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. You should take plenty of fluids to re-hydrate. Take diet rich in multivitamins and avoid any oily sharp and fast food. Take diet rich in fibres as well. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole, omeprazole along with loperamide . For now eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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