What to do if you have diarrhea while flying?


What to do if you have diarrhea while flying? If you get diarrhea, drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated. In serious cases of travelers' diarrhea, oral rehydration solution—available online or in pharmacies in developing countries—can be used for fluid replacements.


Why do I always get diarrhea on a plane?

It's caused by drinking water or eating food that has bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Most traveler's diarrhea is from bacteria.


What is jet belly?

Jet belly: (noun) the bloated state in which your stomach inflates post-flight. Also, a very unpleasant feeling. May also make you look like you're 3 months pregnant. So how does one prevent this jet belly? Well, it all depends on what you eat on the plane.


How do I prepare my stomach for travel?

Make sure your pre-travel diet includes plenty of fiber, which makes stools softer and more comfortable to pass. Foods high in fiber include many fruits, like apples (with the skin), raspberries, and pears; beans; and whole-grain foods such as bran cereal.