What is the most common sickness after traveling?

What are returning travelers' most common complaints? “Diarrhea, fever and rash are the most commonly reported symptoms among post-vacation travelers,” Dr. Oza says. “But anecdotally, I see more respiratory infections in this group, possibly linked to the coronavirus pandemic.”



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What are returning travelers' most common complaints? “Diarrhea, fever and rash are the most commonly reported symptoms among post-vacation travelers,” Dr. Oza says.

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Common travel-related illnesses include:
  • Diarrheal disease. Most travel-related diarrheal diseases are acquired by consuming contaminated water and food.
  • Hepatitis A. ...
  • Malaria. ...
  • Dengue fever. ...
  • Parasitic infections. ...
  • Tuberculosis. ...
  • Typhoid fever. ...
  • Yellow fever.


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The most common of these include malaria, dengue, typhoid fever, and chikungunya.

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Problems caused by motion sickness usually go away soon after the motion stops. Sometimes it can take a few days for symptoms to go away. Motion sickness can be treated with either over-the-counter or prescription medicine. The medicines come as pills, a patch, or a shot.

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Jet lag symptoms usually occur within a day or two after traveling across at least two time zones. Symptoms are likely to be worse or last longer the farther you travel. This is especially true if you fly east. It usually takes about a day to recover for each time zone crossed.

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After a long flight, it's common for people to experience aches and pains across their bodies. You can do these things to get back on your feet faster: When you land, take care of your needs before doing anything else.

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You may even be doing more or less physical activity than you normally do at home! These changes, especially sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption, can lead to a weakened immune system that can cause you to have flu-like symptoms after traveling.

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Gastrointestinal tract Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and stomach cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.

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Motion sickness happens when the movement you see is different from what your inner ear senses. This can cause dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. You can get motion sick in a car, or on a train, airplane, boat, or amusement park ride.

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It may look bad to take sick time immediately after a vacation, but it is far worse to show up at the office with the flu and potentially spread the disease. See how you're feeling when you get home and call in sick if you need to.

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