What is the most common cause of Bali belly?

The most common bacteria which causes Bali Belly is E. Coli. While it's very tempting to live like a local for the most authentic holiday experience, visitors do not have the same immunity as locals and certain practices are likely to leave you sick.



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Check with your doctor or travel clinic for advice if you aren't sure what you may need to keep your travels safe and healthy.
  • Analgesic (pain relief) medicine such as paracetamol or aspirin.
  • Antihistamine tablets for bites, stings, or allergies.
  • Cold and flu tablets.
  • Cough medicine.
  • Motion sickness tablets.


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Most cases of Bali Belly typically occur within the first week of visiting the island and can often last for a couple of days as your stomach adjusts to the foreign bacteria in the food and water.

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Below are some of the most important routine vaccinations for Bali that you may be asked to receive before you head out:
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella. ...
  • Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis. ...
  • Polio. ...
  • Influenza.


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While it isn't particularly common, tourists can get Bali belly twice. This is because many different bacteria and viruses are known to cause the ailment, and contracting it once will not make you immune to all of them.

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The last thing you want is to get Bali Belly with baby in the belly. Although this food poisoning that is very common to happen in Bali can not harm the baby if you get sick, it sure isn't pleasant.

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