travelers constipation

OK… We might as well talk about it and not mince words… diarrhea….

The trots, Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge, tourista… call it what you will, if you travel, you may have to put up with this one day.

Country and city names aside, you can get diarrhea anywhere. It may be the water… even if it isn’t dirty or contaminated. Water away from home contains different minerals and bacteria than your water at home… and it doesn’t matter where home is or where you travel. Americans traveling to Mexico may worry about Montezuma’s revenge, but we’ve talked to … read more

The flip side of travelers’ diarrhea is constipation. While the old scourge of “tourista” gets most of the publicity, so to speak, constipation is almost as prevalent among travelers… and for some of the same reasons. No, it probably won’t be the water, but it can be the jet lag and the diet that bind you up.

Being tired from not sleeping well on the plane, being dehydrated, the stress of travel… all of these may add to your problem. But wait, you say, I thought those caused diarrhea! Yep, they can cause both, depending … read more