Persistent cough improving with asthma treatment followed by diarrhea with yellow stool may be a side effect of the medicines, or it could be due to infection or digestive upset. Since this started after completing your prescription, reviewing the specific drugs taken is important. Please consult a gastroenterologist with details of your medications for evaluation and safe management.
Hello Shubhasis,
I understand your concern and the issues that you’re facing. My advise for you -
Drink plenty of fluids (ORS / coconut water) to prevent dehydration.
Eat light diet (khichdi, curd, bananas, rice, toast).
Avoid oily, spicy food, milk, and street food until recovery.
Continue your diabetes medicines/insulin as prescribed, but monitor sugars more closely (diarrhea can cause fluctuations).
Medical Treatment -
ORS Solution, more than 200ml after each loose stool Tab. Lactic Acid Bacillus, 2 tablets twice a day × 5 days Tab.a Zinc 20mg once daily for 14 days
Please consult your doctor/ER immediately if you notice:
Persistent high fever, blood in stool, or severe abdominal pain.
Dehydration (dizziness, low urine, extreme weakness).
Very high or low blood sugars.
Feel free to reach out.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, DNB D.Fam.Med
1. Diarrhea after completing asthma medication is often due to side effects of antibiotics, steroids, or bronchodilator medicines.
2. Yellow stool suggests rapid intestinal transit or mild infection, which can happen after strong medications.
3. Since you have type 1 diabetes, dehydration from diarrhea can be risky and requires careful monitoring.
4. Take plenty of fluids, ORS, and light meals, but avoid self-medication without medical supervision.
5. You need a stool test and medication adjustment from a doctor to rule out infection, drug side effects, or liver involvement.
Please book a consultation soon so that your medicines and condition can be reviewed properly and safe treatment started.
Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems side-effects from asthmatic medications They contain ingredients which act as laxatives and cause excess bowel movements I suggest you to please get following tests done for confirmation Stool culture Physical examination CBC Please share the details with general physician in person for better clarification Kindly take medication only after recommendation from concerned physician Regards
RX,
1). Tab. Racecadotril 100 mg 1 cap thrice daily before meals × 3 days.
2) Tab. Norfloxacin-Tinidazole 1 tab twice daily after food × 3 days (only if diarrhea is >5–6 times/day, foul smell, or abdominal cramps).
3) Tab. Lactobacillus 1 tab twice daily × 5 days.
4) Tab pan 40 1 tab before breakfast for 7 days.
Your diarrhea is likely medicine-related or infection-related, not asthma itself. Start with ORS + probiotics + light food, add medicines above if symptoms are strong. Keep close track of sugars & hydration because of your Type 1 Diabetes.
Hi Shubhashis.
Most probably this can be a side effect of asthma medicines. But we have to rule out whether it is an infection / liver issue/ or side effect.
Please do: Stool test LFT
Meanwhile: Keep hydrated Take more probiotics Take soft diet MONITOR YOUR SUGAR LEVEL
Consult a gastroenterologist with your results if the symptoms are not subsiding .
Thank you dear
Hello, Diarrhea can be side effect of medicines. Take these medicines: 1. Tab O2 twice daily for 3 days 2. Tab Buscopan twice daily for 3 days 3. Cap Pan 40mg once daily for 3 days. 4. Maintain proper hydration. 5. Avoid oily and spicy foods
Take care
Diarrhea following the completion of asthma medication might be assocated with the medications you’ve been taking. Sometimes, medications like oral steroids or certain inhalers can upset your digestive system, although this isn’t overly common. If you’re seeing yellow stool, it’s worth considering about other factors that could be at play here. Dietary changes, increased anxiety, or even infections might contribute to these symptoms. Given your recent asthma crisis, if you’ve been on antibiotics, they can also disrupt the normal bacterial flora in your gut, leading to diarrhea. Or possibly, any kind of systemic stress—like a respiratory illness—can impact your gut as well. You might want to start by looking at what foods you’re consuming. Avoid particularly rich, fatty, or greasy foods, as well as caffeine and alcohol. Focus on a bland diet with options like plain rice, bananas, applesauce, and toast—these can help stabilize your stomach. Staying hydrated is important too, especially if you’re experiencing frequent bowel movements. Water or an electrolyte solution can really help. If you suspect antibiotics were involved, a probiotic supplement may assist in restoring the balance in your gut, but this should be done cautiously if you haven’t used them before and always inform your doctor before you start anything new. If diarrhea persists more than a few days or you notice concerning symptoms like fever, blood in stools, significant weight loss, or dehydration, it’s crucial to reach out to a healthcare provider. In some cases, diarrhea could mask a separate issue that needs medical intervention promptly. Ultimately, don’t hesitate to contact your doctor, they’ll want to know the detailed timeline and other symptoms to get a more clear picture.
