Symptoms of travelers diarrhea
Traveler’s diarrhea is usually characterized by the passageof at least three unformed stools within a 24-h period, associatedwith gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, tenesmus or the passage of bloody or mucoid stools. In most cases, the symptoms developwithin the first week of travel and last for 3–4 days before resolving spontaneously.
Severe diarrhea can result in water and electrolyte losses,leading to significant dehydration, electrolyte imbalancesand impairment of renal function.
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date: Dec14th,08
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