Is Yakult good for Bali belly?

Some people believe that drinking Yakult for a few weeks before travelling and while in Bali will increase the good bacteria in their gut to fight off any nasty stomach bugs. This is not medically proven so still take all other precautions.



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Common medicines travellers use to treat Bali Belly Some available treatments include: Electrolyte drinks and powders, like Hydralyte, Gatorade, Pocari Sweat and Lucozade. Gastro symptom reliefs medications like Imodium, Diapet and Gastro-Stop.

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Stick to a bland diet: Avoid food with spices and oil, dairy products, and alcohol, as well as limit both vegetable and fruit intake. Better grab some easily digested foods like soups and stews, potatoes, rice or bananas.

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It's often caught within the first week of travel, as your body tries to adjust to new environments and new bacteria. Bali Belly can clear up within a matter of days, however, more serious cases can require hospitalisation if you become severely dehydrated.

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Here are some examples of over-the-counter medications for travelers diarrhea that you may find in Bali:
  1. IMODIUM (loperamide): This medication helps reduce the frequency and severity of diarrhea by slowing down the digestive system. ...
  2. DIATABS: or similar Antidiarrheal.


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Yes, Bali belly happens. But NO it does not happen to everyone, and YES you can easily prevent it happening to you by preventing and being prepared to fight any indigestion/stomach issues that come up while traveling!

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Raw or under-cooked meat, fish, shellfish and eggs are also foods you want to be weary of so you can prevent your risk of Bali belly.

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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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TREATMENT OPTIONS Antidiarrheal tablets such as Attapulgite with or without kaolin or pectin and activated charcoal can also be helpful. 3,4 Other treatments are usually given for specific symptoms, such as anti-nausea, painkillers or antipyretic (fever reducers).

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