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Four ways to keep traveller’s diarrhoea at bay
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Traveller’s diarrhoea is often triggered by unfamiliar bacteria or pathogens.
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- Traveller's diarrhoea affects 20-60% of travellers, often caused by unfamiliar bacteria, leading to symptoms like cramps and fever, says Dr Muntean-Rock.
- Pre-trip research, handwashing over sanitising, and cautious food choices (avoiding raw or exposed food) are key to protecting your gut, advise doctors.
- Monitor symptoms; seek medical help if issues persist beyond 48-72 hours or if severe symptoms like fever or blood in stool occur, suggests Dr Muntean-Rock.
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SINGAPORE – Whether it is trying unfamiliar street food or sitting down to a long-awaited restaurant meal, most will agree that eating is half the joy of travelling. But those culinary adventures can come with unwelcome side effects like stomach trouble that leaves travellers keeled over the toilet, or stuck in bed instead of sightseeing.
Traveller’s diarrhoea is the most common travel-related illness worldwide, affecting between 20 and 60 per cent of people, according to national digital healthcare platform HealthHub.
