Upset Stomach while Travelling?

Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and abdominal cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Fortunately, traveler's diarrhea usually isn't serious in most people — it's just unpleasant.

When you visit a place where the climate or sanitary practices are different from yours at home, you have an increased risk of developing traveler's diarrhea.

To reduce your risk of traveler's diarrhea, be careful about what you eat and drink while traveling. If you do develop traveler's diarrhea, chances are it will resolve without treatment. However, it's a good idea to have doctor-approved medications with you when you travel to high-risk areas, to use in case diarrhea persists or gets severe.

When to see a doctor

Traveler's diarrhea usually goes away on its own within several days. Signs and symptoms may last longer and be more severe if the condition is caused by certain bacteria or parasites. In such cases, you may need prescription medications to help you get better.

Prevention

• Watch what you eat
  • Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it. But, it's still possible to get sick even if you follow these rules.
• Don't consume food from street vendors.
• Avoid raw or undercooked meat, fish and shellfish.
• Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot.
• Be aware that alcohol in a drink won't keep you safe from contaminated water or ice.
• Don't drink the water

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