How long does diarrhea last in Egypt?

It is one of the commonest health problems experienced during travel. Travellers' diarrhoea usually gets better in 3 to 5 days. Most cases are mild and do not need specific treatment. For further information on self-treatment and when to seek medical help, see treatment section below.



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In serious cases of travelers' diarrhea, oral rehydration solution—available online or in pharmacies in developing countries—can be used for fluid replacements. Several drugs, such as loperamide, can be bought over-the-counter to treat the symptoms of diarrhea.

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Most cases of TD are the result of bacterial infection and are short-lived and self-limited. In addition to immunosuppression and sequential infection with diarrheal pathogens, ongoing infection with protozoan parasites can cause prolonged diarrheal symptoms.

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Eat only foods that are cooked and served hot. Avoid food that has been sitting on a buffet. Eat raw fruits and vegetables only if you have washed them in clean water or peeled them. Only drink beverages from factory-sealed containers, and avoid ice because it may have been made from unclean water.

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6 SOURCES of the tummy bug other than food
  1. TOUCHING ANYTHING ANYWHERE INDOORS (most structures such as hand rails that are in the sun are unlikely to have surface bacteria on them)
  2. Money.
  3. Toilet flushers.
  4. Door handles.
  5. Hand-shakes!


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Once again this popular holiday destination is gearing up to be a hotbed for claims concerning E. coli, Salmonella, Shigellosis and other strains of travel sickness often linked to contaminated food.

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Things You Should Avoid in Egypt
  • Don't be intimidated by vendors. ...
  • Don't ride camels or horses in distress. ...
  • Don't dress too provocative. ...
  • Respect the entry into religious places. ...
  • Give respect and distance to Egyptian women. ...
  • Don't drink alcohol on the street. ...
  • Don't be afraid of local people. ...
  • Get information from trusted sources.


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