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I had a bad respiratory infection about a month ago..it was really bad.i got on oral steroids for 6 days a really strong dose now im pooping mucus. what do i do?
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Unrelated: Antibiotics may cause diarrhea because they kill both the good and bad bacteria in your guts. However oral steroid shouldn't have this effect. See your doctor soon.
Answered 12/12/2015
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