Travel is terrific--until a case of diarrhea sets in! Here, we'll explore the reasons you might get traveler's diarrhea or stomach ache, and what to do to manage your symptoms.
Those clever terms like Delhi Belly and Montezuma's Revenge aren't so funny when you're suffering from intestinal upset on an exotic trip. The most common health risk for global travelers is diarrhea, which can range from mild to downright debilitating. So what should you do if your bowels stage a mutiny? Remember to bring an emergency stash of Imodium for mild cases of diarrhea. If you have an acute problem, however, steer clear of anti-diarrheals and let the body expel the offending pathogen on its own. As you're riding it out, be sure to replenish your body with beverages containing electrolytes, like sports drinks. If that's not an option, get the same effects by adding a teaspoon of salt and eight teaspoons of sugar to a liter of water. Follow these simple steps and you should be back on your traveling track within a few days-and ready to take your own revenge on Montezuma!
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