Traveler's diarrhea

Causes & symptoms

Traveler's diarrhea is typically caused by human contact or consuming contaminated food or water. You can contract it from prepared foods, tap water, ice, unpeeled fruits and vegetables, or swimming areas abroad.

The main symptom is the urgent passage of numerous loose and watery stools. Less common symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

How to avoid traveler's diarrhea

• Wash your hands frequently and drink only bottled water and beverages.
• Be careful to avoid drinks with ice made from unfiltered water.
• Avoid raw vegetables and fruit, opting for cooked whenever possible.
• When eating out, look for restaurants and food stations that follow hygienic practices.
• Be wary of swimming. Accidentally ingesting contaminated water is a common cause.

A better way to treat traveler's diarrhea

Traveler's diarrhea cannot always be avoided. When it does happen, reach for DiaResQ, formulated to rapidly reach the intestine where diarrhea starts. Take DiaResQ® at the first sign of symptoms for quick relief. It is a must-have travel companion: small, nonperishable packets that easily mix with water.