Tip - Traveler's Diarrhea: Getting it, fixing it, and preventing it - Gadling

Traveler’s diarrhea is an unpleasant but common problem for a lot of travelers. No matter who you are or where you’ve been, chances are you’ve already experienced this unfortunate situation. (Notice you never seen Indiana Jones or James Bond suffering on their trips, though.) To keep yourself out of trouble on the road, there are a few simple things to remember to make your bout with the nasty bug a little less rough. Rehydrate Probably the most important thing to remember with a diarrheal illness is the need to rehydrate. Your body is losing large amounts of water in the stools. In addition to the water, valuable electrolytes such as salt, ...