What is the diarrhea of travelers and protect yourself from it?
What is the diarrhea of travelers and protect yourself from it?
Some travelers suffer from gastrointestinal disorder accompanied by cramps in the abdomen due to contaminated food and drink, which is known as travelers diarrhea, according to the US site "mayoclinic".
Symptoms of traveler's diarrhea:
Some patients are surprised by diarrhea during the journey or after a period of return to the house, and most cases improve within a day or two without the need for treatment, and include the following symptoms:
- The colic.
-nausea.
-vomiting.
-rise in temperature.
Sometimes, some patients experience persistent vomiting, high fever, bloody stools, or severe abdominal or rectal pain. Which requires immediate medical examination.
Causes of traveler's diarrhea:
The causes of diarrhea are travelers, for several reasons:
Change in diet.
- Eat or water contaminated with various bacteria, viruses and parasites.
- Infection of intestinal bacteria Escherichia coli.
The risk of developing traveler's diarrhea is increased in people with weakened immune systems, as well as increased cirrhosis in liver patients. The patient also loses fluids, salts and minerals, leading to dehydration.
Signs and symptoms of dryness include very dry mouth, severe thirst, little or no urination, and severe weakness.
Methods of prevention:
- Avoid eating foods from hawkers.
- Avoid unpasteurized milk and dairy products, including ice cream.
- Avoid raw or uncooked meat, fish and oysters.
- Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot.
- Eat fruits and vegetables, non-peeled like bananas, oranges and avocados.
- Avoid drinking water.
- Avoid homemade ice cubes or mixed fruit juices made from tap water.
- Keep your mouth closed during showering.
- Do not hesitate to drink canned or bottled beverages including water and soft drinks and wipe any tray or bottle before drinking or pouring.
- Use bottled water to clean your teeth.
If bottled water can not be purchased, boil water and use some means to purify it.
- Make sure to clean dishes and utensils before use.
- Wash your hands before and after eating.