Traveller's Diarrhoea
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Condition Explained
Traveler’s diarrhea is a common digestive condition that leads to loose stools and stomach cramps, usually caused by consuming contaminated food or water. While it’s often unpleasant, it is typically not serious and resolves in most cases without complications.
Symptoms
Traveler’s diarrhea can develop suddenly while you’re abroad or shortly after returning home. Most cases improve within 1–2 days without treatment, and full recovery usually occurs within a week. However, it’s possible to experience more than one episode during the same trip.
Common symptoms include:
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Passing three or more loose or watery stools in a day
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An urgent need to use the toilet
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Stomach cramps
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Nausea or vomiting
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Fever
In some cases, symptoms may be more severe, such as dehydration, persistent vomiting, high fever, bloody stools, or intense abdominal or rectal pain. If diarrhea lasts longer than a few days, or if you or your child develop these more serious symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.
Treatments
Medications
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Azithromycin 500mg Tablets – Used to treat and reduce symptoms of traveler’s diarrhea.
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Rifaximin 200mg Tablets – Helps treat gastrointestinal infections that cause diarrhea.
Food Safety Tips
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Follow the rule: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it.
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Avoid food from street vendors, unpasteurized dairy, raw or undercooked meat/seafood, and buffet-style dishes.
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Choose hot, freshly cooked meals.
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Eat peelable fruits (bananas, oranges, avocados) and avoid unpeelable fruits or raw salads.
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Alcohol does not make unsafe water or ice safe.
Water Safety Tips
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Drink only bottled, boiled, or purified water.
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Avoid ice cubes, tap water, and drinks made with local water.
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Use bottled water for brushing teeth and preparing baby formula.
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Enjoy hot drinks like tea or coffee only if served steaming hot.
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Don’t swim in or swallow potentially contaminated water.
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If bottled water isn’t available, use water purification tablets, iodine, chlorine, or a micro-filter.
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