What do they do for travelers diarrhea?

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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If TD does occur and the symptoms are moderate to severe (for example, accompanied by bloody stool, cramping or vomiting), the use of antibiotics is recommended. Ciprofloxacin (cipro) is the medication of choice, at a dose of 500 mg twice daily for three days.

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Your diarrhea lasts beyond two days. You become dehydrated. You have severe stomach or rectal pain. You have bloody or black stools.

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Traveler's diarrhea may get better without any treatment. But while you're waiting, it's important to try to stay hydrated with safe liquids, such as bottled water or water with electrolytes such as an oral rehydration solution (see below).

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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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Symptoms of traveller's diarrhoea include abdominal pain, cramps and the need to urgently and frequently pass watery stools (faeces). Generally, the cause is consumption of contaminated food or water.

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  • Do not eat raw fruits and vegetables unless you peel them. ...
  • Do not eat raw leafy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, spinach, cabbage) because they are hard to clean.
  • Do not eat raw or rare meats.
  • Avoid uncooked or undercooked shellfish.
  • Do not buy food from street vendors.
  • Eat hot, well-cooked foods.


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