Diarrhea continues to be the most frequent medical complaint of travelers. A change of water, food or climate can all cause the runs. When traveling in any underdeveloped country, drinking the water, and eating food that is kept and prepared in less than ideal conditions can expose you to the risk of intestinal bacterial infection. Traveler's diarrhea is characterized by two-fold or greater bowel movements and may be accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, and bloating. Mild to moderate diarrhea Despite all precautions, you may still have a mild bout of travelers' diarrhea.
Moderate diarrhea is defined as two to six loose bowel movements in a day.
The symptoms can occur any time from several hours to as much as a couple of days after the exposure to tainted food or water. Dehydration is the main danger with any diarrhea. Dehydration can occur quite quickly in children. Fluid replacement remains the mainstay of management. Replace lost body fluids by drinking plenty of pure water from sealed bottles.