What is the difference between travelers diarrhea and regular diarrhea?

What is the difference between travelers diarrhea and regular diarrhea?

Diarrhea is the term for bowel movements that are loose or watery. Traveler’s diarrhea occurs within 10 days of travel to an area with poor public hygiene.

Should I take Imodium for traveler’s diarrhea?

For people with mild to moderate travelers’ diarrhea, there is nothing wrong with taking Imodium and a dose of antibiotic at the same time. For mild diarrhea, if you do not have an antibiotic or are just looking for temporary relief, it is fine to take these drugs without an antibiotic.

What do you need to know about travelers diarrhea?

Travelers’ diarrhea ( TD) is a stomach and intestinal infection. TD is defined as the passage of unformed stool (one or more by some definitions, three or more by others) while traveling. It may be accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, and bloating.

When does diarrhea start in a foreign country?

Traveler’s diarrhea usually does not begin immediately on arrival in a foreign country but starts two to three days into the stay. Diarrhea can also occur after a person returns home from a trip. Common signs and symptoms of traveler’s diarrhea (not all symptoms will be present at one time) Loose or watery stools.

How long does it take for diarrhea to go away on its own?

Most diarrhea is caused by a virus or bacteria and will go away on its own within two to three days. 1  While many people will reach for the Imodium the moment a loose stool appears, the drugs are really more appropriate for frequent or severe diarrhea than an incidental bout.

What to do when you have a bout of diarrhea?

To manage a mild bout of diarrhea, you will need to replenish fluids and electrolytes (salts) lost. Drink plenty of water, clear juices, clear broths, or an electrolyte-rich sports drink. There are also things you should avoid when you have a bout of diarrhea.