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Traveler’s Diarrhea Prevention and Care

  Every travel experience carries inherent risks, including Traveler’s Diarrhea, a type of illness that occurs in travelers as a result of eating and drinking in a country with different sanitary conditions than the body is used to. According to the Center for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC), Traveler’s Diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness and can occur in any part of the world. It is, however, more prevalent in Central America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia (except Japan and South Korea). As expected, Traveler’s Diarrhea almost always ruins a good vacation and often takes us by surprise. You may know how to travel like a pro and even know how to eat clean to make your trip easier and better, but sadly, Traveler’s Diarrhea typically starts at the wrong time and in the wrong place, and sometimes you might not be able to do much to prevent. Up to 30-70% of travelers will experience Traveler’s Diarrhea depending on their destination and the season during which they travel. Unlike some other travel health disorders like motion sickness and jet lag, which you could somehow control, or at least can anticipate and plan ahead for, Traveler’s Diarrhea almost always takes you by surprise, typically after a bucket list meal or drink. The illness confines you to your accommodation and forces you to stay within a few feet of a toilet. Sufferers of Traveler’s Diarrhea have to pay constant attention to the noises and movements within their digestive system to avoid any embarrassing messes. All of these inconveniences can certainly ruin a good vacation. Read More