Your Email Email Address Password Travel Doctor's Advice Don't Leave Home Without It Traveling with a basic medical kit may save you much time and suffering. It means you can attend to minor problems quickly and perhaps prevent them getting worse. A medical kit is an invaluable part of every traveler's luggage.
Diarrhea is notorious.
Yet many travelers carry diarrhea pills and nothing else. Kits must, of course, be tailored to the individual, but it is useful to carry more than just Imodium or Lomotil. A medical kit does not need to displace half your regular luggage. A carefully planned medical kit will easily fit inside a small pouch or bag. Pre-packaged medical kits are available or you can make them up yourself.