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Travelers diarrhea

Travelers diarrhea

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

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A 21-year old female asked:

I have a long trip ahead and I have travelers diarrhea which give me anxiety and makes it worse.What is the best fix for this or anything I can do?

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A 39-year old male asked:

I'm traveling to Dominican Republic in a week and was wondering if its possible to get antimalarial meds and travelers diarrhea meds via health tap?

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A 25-year old asked:

Can traveler's diarrhea be contagious?

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A 21-year old asked:

Is giardiasis the same thing as traveler's diarrhea?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are some common symptoms of travelers' diarrhea?

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A 39-year old asked:

How long does travelers diarrhea last and how do I treat it?

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A 30-year old asked:

What is the difference between travelers diarrhea n diarrhea?

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A 44-year old asked:

What do you recommend for traveler's diarrhea?

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A member asked:

How much should I worry about traveler's diarrhea?

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A 33-year old asked:

What's the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea?

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A 41-year old asked:

Are there any natural ways to beat traveler's diarrhea?

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A 38-year old asked:

Will exercise help me recover from traveler's diarrhea?

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A 36-year old asked:

Could it be something bad if I have traveler's diarrhea?

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A 28-year old asked:

Are some people more prone to getting traveler's diarrhea?

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A 36-year old asked:

My sister says she has traveler's diarrhea. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is the best prophylaxis for traveler's diarrhea?

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A member asked:

What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for traveler's diarrhea?

2 doctor answers • 16 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old female asked:

What is the most effective and fast-acting OTC remedy for traveler's diarrhea?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I am going on a float trip 3 hours away, and get travelers diarrhea. How can I prevent this? Even when floating on the river?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

How to get rid of travelers diarrhea?

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A 30-year old asked:

What does pepto-bismol max do when you have travelers diarrhea?

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A 34-year old asked:

How can I get rid of these horrible smelling farts after "traveler's diarrhea"?

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A member asked:

I've been feeling more tired and have some traveler's diarrhea. When should I see the doctor?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Had travelers diarrhea 2 months ago. Treated with ciprofloxacin. Still have a hard bloated stomach and don't feel my movements are back to normal.?

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A 44-year old male asked:

What is the recommended dosage and length of time to take antibiotic as a prophylactic against food poisoning? Rifaximin for example can be taken for 3 days to treat travelers diarrhea, do you have to take the full cycle when using as prophylactic?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old male asked:

Doc thinks I've had IBS symptoms for a month and a half now, got travelers diarrhea initially, now for the last 2 weeks mucus cloudy urine. Related?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the usual cipro (ciprofloxacin) dose/schedule for travelers diarrhea. I do not have access to a physician currently but do have a kit of six 500mg tablets.

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A 35-year old male asked:

My girlfriend, (34/F) started taking Bactrim on 2/15 (3 days ago) for a UTI infection. We're currently vacationing in the Philippines and she caught travelers diarrhea. Her doctor gave her Zithromax for emergencies. Can she take these meds together?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old asked:

I just returned from Thailand. I have had diarrhea for 3 days, a sore throat for 2 dayz, and vomited today. Can I take ciproflaxacin or do I need to consult a doctor first? Prior to my trip a doctor prescribed it to me for traveler's diarrhea.

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

Can you take pepto bismal with antibiotic for travelers diarrhea?

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