If you are traveling to high-altitude regions, take it easy for the first few days, don t eat heavy meals, and avoid alcohol and exertion. It s a good idea to avoid drinking tap water when you are traveling outside North America. Remember that the ice cubes in your cool drink have probably not been made with purified water and can contaminate your digestive system. Similarly, avoid eating vegetables and fruit that don t need to be peeled before eating, or wash them first in a purifying solution. If you suffer from traveler s diarrhea, an antimicrobial treatment should be effective.
Many people plan ahead and pack some, just in case.
If the diarrhea is severe or lasts for more than a couple of days, visit a physician. Any information presented in this site is general in nature. In no case should the reader consider, use or rely on the information as professional advice, or information directed or applicable to his or her particular circumstances. The presentation is not designed to be comprehensive, nor is there any guarantee of accuracy of the information. The reader should not rely on the information for any purposes or as a substitute for, or in relation to, professional advice by a licensed and competent professional, who in all circumstances should be consulted and followed.