How do I stop Bali Belly before I go?

How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  1. Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  2. Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  3. Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  4. Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.




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Start taking probiotics before your trip: Begin taking probiotics at least two weeks before your trip to Bali to help build up the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Continue taking probiotics during your trip: Take probiotics daily while you're in Bali to help maintain the balance of bacteria in your gut.

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Make sure your pre-travel diet includes plenty of fiber, which makes stools softer and more comfortable to pass. Foods high in fiber include many fruits, like apples (with the skin), raspberries, and pears; beans; and whole-grain foods such as bran cereal.

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Your first symptom might be a sudden onset of rumbling stomach, bloating or nausea. Other symptoms can include: Loose or watery stools (diarrhoea) Urgency/frequency in going to the toilet.

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But it's not all deckchairs on the beach and cocktails around the pool. The Travel Doctor estimates 30-50% of Aussie tourists will experience a bout of Bali Belly. That's thousands of people holed up in their hotel room suffering instead of enjoying the sights.

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Bali Belly can leave patients extremely dehydrated. An IV helps quickly replenish not only fluids, but essential electrolytes and sugar.

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How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  • Sushi.
  • Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream.
  • Raw and peeled fruit and vegetables.
  • Green leafy vegetables like spinach or lettuce.
  • Sauces or mayonnaise.
  • Street vendor food.
  • Buffet food.
  • Food that was hot but has been left to cool.


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Your poor belly will be in turmoil, so don't make matters any more unpleasant by eating spicy, rich food, drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol, and eating fruit or fermented foods. All of these foods are likely to cause further bloating, dehydration, diarrhoea or digestive turmoil generally.

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