Travelers Diarrhea
If you’re going to have a health problem when travelling overseas, the chances are it’ll be diarrhea. You’re more likely to get it if you’re visiting somewhere hot or with poor sanitation.
How to save your holiday from Diarrhea?
Eating contaminated food and drinking contaminated water are the two most common causes of travellers’ diarrhea. So here are some tips on how to stay healthy.
How to Prevent Travellers’ Diarrhea?
Eating contaminated food and drinking contaminated water are the two most likely causes of travellers’ diarrhea. So here are some tips on how to stay healthy.
How to avoid drinking contaminated water
Always drink bottled water or canned drinks instead of tap water
Use bottled water, rather than tap water, to brush your teeth
Avoid drinks topped up with ice cubes made from tap water
If you’re going swimming, be careful not to swallow any water
How to avoid eating contaminated food
Check that your food has been cooked properly
Don’t leave food lying around on tables or sideboards
Wash your hands with soap before eating
Try to avoid raw foods washed in tap water
Avoid eating uncooked meats or seafood
Avoid eating food from street vendors
How to treat Diarrhea?
Even the most cautious traveler can be caught out. In case that’s you, it’s a good idea to keep IMODIUM® handy so you can treat diarrhea straight away. IMODIUM® works in harmony with your body to help restore its natural rhythm. You shouldn’t think it’s better to let diarrhea run its course or ‘flush’ your system of bacteria. Diarrhea is not a defense mechanism that works to fight infection, but a symptom of irritation and disruption to your digestion. When left to run its course, diarrhea can lead to dehydration, so it’s best to treat it early.
Probiotics for Diarrhea
Probiotics are thought to help protect the gut flora which are so important for digestion. Find out why and give them a try.
Where to buy IMODIUM®
It’s easy to find IMODIUM® in pharmacies. You don’t need a prescription, so you can buy it over the counter.
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