international travel Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ News Resources Tue, 04 Dec 2018 13:02:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to avoid traveler’s diarrhea https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-tips-to-avoid-travelers-diarrhea/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 07:00:11 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=184130 Millions of people traveling internationally experience traveler's diarrhea every year. And, during spring break, that number is especially high for Americans, who may have symptoms ranging from mild to severe, as they travel to countries with warmer climates. But there are some steps you can take to ensure that your trip isn't interrupted by unpleasant […]

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]]> Millions of people traveling internationally experience traveler's diarrhea every year. And, during spring break, that number is especially high for Americans, who may have symptoms ranging from mild to severe, as they travel to countries with warmer climates. But there are some steps you can take to ensure that your trip isn't interrupted by unpleasant bathroom breaks. Jason Howland has more in this Mayo Clinic Minute.

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Want to avoid flushing your international vacation down the drain? Watch out for the water.

"Traveler’s diarrhea can be caused by a virus or bacteria, but they are always associated with water," says Dr. Cindy Kermott, a Mayo Clinic preventive medicine specialist.

She says contaminated water is the No. 1 cause of traveler’s diarrhea, which usually isn’t serious but can be very unpleasant. "You are good with bottled water. You are good with boiled water."

Another thing to avoid in your drinks is ice cubes.

"You don’t think about water in ice cubes," says Dr. Kermott.

And it’s not just avoiding drinking water, but also water that is used to clean food.

"You have to think about fruits and vegetables that are raw that are washed in water," says Dr. Kermott. "You cannot have those."

Fresh fruit is fine, as long as you peel it yourself. And, as far as other food, make sure it’s well-done. Avoid eating anything raw or semicooked.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2017/03/a-young-woman-sitting-on-a-toilet-trying-to-go-to-the-bathroom-1x1.jpg https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2017/03/a-young-woman-sitting-on-a-toilet-trying-to-go-to-the-bathroom-16x9.jpg MAYO CLINIC RADIO https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-7/ Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:00:23 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=20539 On Saturday, July 27, Abinash Virk, M.D., will join us to discuss the Mayo Clinic Travel Clinic.  Different destinations around the world have different recommendations and sometimes requirements for vaccines and pre-travel medications.  Did you know you might be denied access to certain countries or areas if you cannot provide proof of certain vaccinations?  We’ll also discuss other travel recommendations such […]

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On Saturday, July 27, Abinash Virk, M.D., will join us to discuss the Mayo Clinic Travel Clinic.  Different destinations around the world have different recommendations and sometimes requirements for vaccines and pre-travel medications.  Did you know you might be denied access to certain countries or areas if you cannot provide proof of certain vaccinations?  We’ll also discuss other travel recommendations such as mosquito protection, safety of food and water,  and altitude sickness.  Also, this week’s Myth or Matter of Fact:  Traveler’s diarrhea can be caused by stress.

Note: You can listen to the program LIVE Saturdays at 9 am CT on I Heart Radio via KROC AM. The show is taped for rebroadcast by some affiliates. On Twitter follow #mayoradio and tweet your questions.

Listen to this week’s Medical News Headlines at  News Segment July 27, 2013 (right click MP3).

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