Traveler/'s diarrhea Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Traveler''s diarrhea usually begins abruptly while traveling or shortly after you return home. Most cases abate within three to four days without treatment and clear up within a week. However, you can...

Causes
... It''s possible that traveler''s diarrhea may stem from the stress of traveling, jet lag, fatigue, or change in diet or altitude. But almost always an infectious agent is to blame. You typically develo...

Traveler/'s diarrhea Prevention

Prevention
... Watch what you eat The general rule of thumb is this: Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it. Unfortunately, most travelers don''t stick to these guidelines 100 percent of the time. Remember these tip...

Prevention
... Watch what you eat The general rule of thumb is this: Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it. Unfortunately, most travelers don''t stick to these guidelines 100 percent of the time. Remember these tip...

Traveler/'s diarrhea Treatment

Complications
... Because you lose vital fluids, salts and minerals during a bout with traveler''s diarrhea, you may become dehydrated. Children are especially vulnerable to dehydration, and it can be severe. An oral r...

Treatment
... Because traveler''s diarrhea tends to resolve itself, you may get better with self-care. If these techniques aren''t working, you can turn to several medications to help relieve symptoms. Antimotility...

Traveler/'s diarrhea Other

Overview
... Montezuma''s revenge, tourista and Tut''s tummy are among the many nicknames given to this common ailment of travelers. Nothing can ruin a foreign vacation or business trip more quickly than loose sto...