Traveller’s Diarrhoea
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What is Traveller’s Diarrhoea?
Traveller’s diarrhoea is a common digestive issue that affects people when they travel, especially to areas with poor sanitation and limited food and water safety. It occurs from contaminated food or drinks during travel. While it is usually mild, dehydration and severe symptoms lead to complications.
To reduce the risk of Traveller’s diarrhoea while travelling, practise good hygiene and make careful food and water choices.
Symptoms of Traveller’s Diarrhoea
Common symptoms include:
Loose or watery stools
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal cramps
Bloating
Severe symptoms include:
Bloody stools
Persistent vomiting
Diarrhoea lasting for more than 2 days
Severe dehydration
High fever
Risk factors of Traveller’s diarrhoea
Age
Young adults are more likely to get Traveller’s diarrhoea because of their less developed immune systems.
Weakened immune system
People with weak immune systems due to conditions such as HIV/AIDS or taking immunosuppressants are at an increased risk.
Travelling to high-risk areas
People travelling to regions with poor hygiene and sanitary conditions are at a high risk.
Prevention and treatment of Traveller’s diarrhoea
Avoid raw food
Eat properly cooked food with no contamination, and avoid raw vegetables and fruits. Drink bottled water if you are in a region where it is at high-risk.
Stay Hydrated
Make sure to drink plenty of water. Oral rehydration therapy is crucial to replace lost fluids and electrolytes from the body.
Practise good hygiene
Wash hands with soap and water frequently and keep a hand sanitiser with you all the time.
Rest
Get plenty of rest to recover from Traveller’s diarrhoea as dehydration leads to extreme fluid loss from the body.
Antibiotics
In severe cases, antibiotics may be needed to help with the symptoms.
Medication for Traveller’s diarrhoea
The recommended medicine for Traveller’s diarrhoea is Rifaximin (Xifaxanta) 200mg.
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